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Introducing Assistive Technology and Universal Design Theory, Applications in Design Education

Mz22 — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:23:07 +0000

Date of Publication:

2018 February

Choi, Y (2018). Introducing Assistive Technology and Universal Design Theory, Applications in Design Education. In Langdon, P., Lazar, J., Heylighen, A., Dong, H (Ed.), Breaking Down Barriers: Usability, Accessibility, and Inclusive Dseign (pp. 29-39). Basel Switzerland: Springer International Publishing

Abstract: The aim of this study was to better understand student assumptions related to the challenges of developing a universally designed device compared to designing a dedicated assistive device. Two projects were conducted in a sophomore industrial design studio class. Data was collected from students via surveys. Results of the projects and suggestions for conducting similar projects are presented.

Building Capacity in Accessible Design: Design of Inclusive Learning Experiences

Mz22 — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:59:48 +0000

Date of Publication:

2019 May

Wireless RERC researcher, Dr. Young Mi Choi, presented Introducing Design Project Concepts in an Undergraduate Lecture Course at the Design and Ergonomics: Designing of Inclusive Learning Experience conference. The conference convened in Florence, Italy on May 10, 2019. The full proceedings have not yet been published, but they will be available at this open access publisher: https://sites.google.com/view/pudcad-conference-unifi/home#h.p_TAS9daj7juSH.

In the meantime, paper abstract is below:

One of the challenges instructors face is training students on how to identify problems and opportunities. The process of problem-solving, coming up with a solution to a problem which has already been defined, is already familiar since it is an exercise that most students have done for most of their academic lives. Finding and solving problems involve four general stages: Gap Identification/ Problem Recognition, Problem Diagnosis/Formulation, Alternatives Generation, and Alternatives Selection. Problem Recognition is realizing that an issue exists. Problem Diagnosis involves gathering information relevant to the issue in order to more specifically define it. Alternatives Generation involves using the gathered data to come up with possible ways to get from the current state to the desired state. Alternatives Selection involves picking the solution that is the best resolution for the issue based on everything known about the problem.

In a world with complex and inter-related problems, Problem Recognition, which also might be called identifying design opportunities, is an increasingly important skill for designers and engineers. This is especially true for those aspiring to be entrepreneurs or leaders in a particular discipline. Companies devote significant resources to the development of new products with development and testing using up to 54 % of the total. It is important to both identify new product and feature ideas that are viable. With problems that cross disciplinary boundaries, there is a need to effectively mix engineering approaches to generate technical solutions along with creative and user-focused approaches more commonly associated with industrial design.

An early introduction and a chance to gain practical experience with both Universal Design and Assistive Design are important. With an early introduction to these concepts, students will have the opportunity to apply their experience to both future projects during the course of their training and into their professional careers (whether product design or other fields).

The aim of this paper is to describe approaches for introducing undergraduate students in both design and engineering to the concepts of Universal Design (UD) and to the design of Assistive Technology (AT) devices. A design project undertaken in an introductory class in human factors and ergonomics is presented. A total of 89 students completed a survey at the end of the project self-reporting what they learned. The results indicated that students learned a lot, particularly from interactions with users, and expect to use what they learned in future professional contexts.

Re:Wireless Newsletter - 2019/05/22

blippincott4 — Fri, 24 May 2019 17:16:14 +0000

Date of Publication:

2019 May

The file below is a PDF of the Wireless RERC's 05/22/2018 Re:Wireless Newsletter for consumers. If you have trouble accessing the file or need it in an alternate accessible format, please contact Ben Lippincott at 678-992-9309 or ben@imtc.gatech.edu.

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Re:Wireless Newsletter - 2019/03/15

blippincott4 — Fri, 24 May 2019 17:07:23 +0000

Date of Publication:

2019 March

The file below is a PDF of the Wireless RERC's 03/15/2019 Re:Wireless Newsletter for consumers. If you have trouble accessing the file or need it in an alternate accessible format, please contact Ben Lippincott at 678-992-9309 or ben@imtc.gatech.edu.

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Re:Wireless Newsletter - 12/31/2018

blippincott4 — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:39:57 +0000

Date of Publication:

2018 December

The file below is a PDF of the Wireless RERC's 12/31/2018 Re:Wireless Newsletter for consumers. If you have trouble accessing the file or need it in an alternate accessible format, please contact Ben Lippincott at 678-992-9309 or ben@imtc.gatech.edu.

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Re:Wireless Newsletter - 10/08/2018

blippincott4 — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:36:29 +0000

Date of Publication:

2018 October

The file below is a PDF of the Wireless RERC's 10/08/2018 Re:Wireless Newsletter for consumers. If you have trouble accessing the file or need it in an alternate accessible format, please contact Ben Lippincott at 678-992-9309 or ben@imtc.gatech.edu.

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Re:Wireless Newsletter - 2018/08/03

blippincott4 — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:15:39 +0000

Date of Publication:

2018 August

The file below is a PDF of the Wireless RERC's 08/03/2018 Re:Wireless Newsletter for consumers. If you have trouble accessing the file or need it in an alternate accessible format, please contact Ben Lippincott at 678-992-9309 or ben@imtc.gatech.edu.

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Re:Wireless Newsletter - 2018/04/05

blippincott4 — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:08:24 +0000

Date of Publication:

2018 April

The file below is a PDF of the Wireless RERC's 04/05/2018 Re:Wireless Newsletter for consumers. If you have trouble accessing the file or need it in an alternate accessible format, please contact Ben Lippincott at 678-992-9309 or ben@imtc.gatech.edu.

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Re:Wireless Newsletter - 2017/11/30

blippincott4 — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 20:18:10 +0000

Date of Publication:

2017 November

This is a PDF of the Wireless RERC's 11/30/2017 Re:Wireless Newsletter for consumers. If you have trouble accessing the file or need it in an alternate accessible format, please contact Ben Lippincott at 678-992-9309 or ben@imtc.gatech.edu.

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Re:Wireless Newsletter - 2017/04/13

blippincott4 — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:43:39 +0000

Date of Publication:

2017 April

This is a PDF of the Wireless RERC's 04/13/2017 Re:Wireless Newsletter for consumers. If you have trouble accessing the file or need it in an alternate accessible format, please contact Ben Lippincott at 678-992-9309 or ben@imtc.gatech.edu.

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