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Assistive
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Laboratory
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Technology
and design benefitting individuals with disabilities and older adults in the
local community |
February 24, 2015 |
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Perspectives is the newsletter of the Stanford
course,
Perspectives in Assistive Technology.
This issue invites you to attend the next class
session.
Perspectives in Assistive
Technology is a Winter Quarter Stanford course in its ninth season
that explores the design, development, and use of assistive technology that
benefits people with disabilities and older adults. It consists of semi-weekly
classroom discussions; lectures by notable professionals,
clinicians, and assistive technology users; tours of local medical,
clinical, and engineering facilities; and an assistive technology faire.
Much more information can be found on the course
website.
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Attend a lecture - You are invited to sit in on
class lectures that interest you. They are open
to the greater Stanford community - you need not be a Stanford student and
there is no required signup, enrollment, or charge. They will once again be
held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:30pm in a large tiered,
accessible classroom on campus in the Thornton Center (Classroom 110) adjacent
to the Terman Fountain and near the Roble Gym, the same venue as last year.
Here are the parking options, maps, and
directions to the classroom. |
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Next class session - Thursday, February 26th
at 4:15pm:
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Aesthetics Matter in Assistive
Technologies
Jules Sherman
Jules Sherman Design |
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From Idea to Market: Eatwell,
Assistive Tableware for Persons with Cognitive Impairments
Sha Yao
Sha
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Jules' Abstract:
"Most of us have choices when it comes to choosing our clothes and accessories.
Assistive technologies should offer aesthetic choice as well because this
directly affects what I call the 'delight factor' and therefore, usability and
compliance. There are creative ways to make using a product more enjoyable for
someone through design, personalization, and/or unobtrusive technology. I will
show some assistive technology products I have worked on that incorporate
aesthetics as a core value in the design. I will also cite additional examples
of products that successfully alter user perceptions and usability through
design." |
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Jules'
Biosketch: Jules Sherman is a designer and entrepreneur who is
passionate about designing human-centered products that improve quality of
life. She draws inspiration from both personal experience and observing the
world around her. Jules is a graduate of the Stanford Graduate Design Program.
As a product designer, she is particularly interested in improving the
aesthetics and usability of assistive technology. Jules is currently working on
a lactation support device for moms with premature infants, and contracting her
design services with variety of bay area companies. Jules co-taught a Stanford
course,
ReDesigning
the Neonatal ICU this Fall. |
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Sha's Abstract:
"Inspired by my late grandmother who had Alzheimer's Disease, I created
Eatwell, a tableware set to help people with cognitive impairments increase
their food intake. After years of research and development, the Eatwell set won
first place in the 2014 Stanford Design Challenge in a competition with 52
other teams from 15 countries, and has continued to receive extremely positive
feedback from caregivers from different states across the country, and even
internationally. I will share my story about my efforts working on the project,
the design process I used, the challenges I faced, my experience during the
design competition, the latest update on my goal to bring Eatwell to market,
and my future plans for the product." |
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Sha's Biosketch:
Sha Yao is a passionate Industrial Designer who likes to challenge
herself. She has a diverse background, and speaks English, Mandarin Chinese,
and Japanese. She started a product design studio and helps startup companies
to develop their product ideas, and especially loves to create projects to help
people in need. Her well-rounded portfolio includes projects ranging from
web-design to packaging and from furniture to ukuleles. Inspired by her late
grandmother, she developed a 9-piece tableware set for people with cognitive
impairments. She is currently working on bringing her award-winning tableware
set to market. |
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Do you have a question or comment? - If you have
general questions, comments, or suggestions about the course, David L.
Jaffe, MS, the instructor, can be reached by
email or at 650/892-4464. Thank you
again for your interest.
Dave
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