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Open style lab at Parsons which designs innovative solutions to all different bodies and abilities
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http://www.openstylelab.com/2016-summer-program-case-study/
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MOVEMENT
LINE UP IDEAS
accessible
LINE UP IDEAS
function
comfort
movement
sensory
own space
Adding sensory elements to my line up came after a talk with my friend Sinead Convery.
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We talked about how her brother has autism and also has a difficult time with formal clothes.
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Fiddly fastenings are hard, he cant tie his shoe laces, and buttons are confusing. More comfort is needed, soft textures, long sleeves with fluffy cuffs to fiddle with, nice soft linings, protection elements, and things that can act as a stress ball.
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This conversation inspired me to contiue with knitting (e.g. terrycloth, knitted ropes) to help create the soft comorting features. To have decorated hoop zip pullers to fidle with. To have hats with pull down elements.
Knit experiments. Cuff detailing for aesthetics and extra stretch when accessing clothes
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Pattern of poplin part of swirl sleeve.
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Collage of knit and quilted flowers
Wrap around shoes
Ease
Accessible
Security-stay on
But more formal
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