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- Title
(SEL02) Experimental Project Fashion Design and Social Inclusion: Multiple Women.
- Authors
Estevo Dias, Alice; Silva, Barbara; Gimenes Oliveira, Barbara; Mittermayer, Caroline F.; Pereira, Giovana L.; Freitas, Graziele M.; Nogueira, Marcella A. M.; Santos, Rafaela L.; Pereira, Rafaella F. B. N.; Alvarenga, Victoria V.; Mesquita, Cristiane F.
- Abstract
Background: Multiple Women is an experimental project composed of an inclusive clothing collection for social occasions. Through social design guidelines, the work embraces textile mechanisms that aim to answer the physiological limitations of women with multiple sclerosis (MS). Objectives: To articulate fashion design and social inclusion in MS, with the purpose to develop garments with ergonomic adaptations. Methods: A group of 95 women with several types of MS, aged 20 to 40 with Expanded Disability Status Scale scores of 2.0 and 3.0, took part in structured interviews containing 12 questions about their daily requirements and clothing demands. A graphic and an infographic were elaborated as design visual tools to identify their current needs, the definition of the project parameters, and the planning of possible alternatives, along with a conceptual panel which associates the disease with textile features and panels of problems and solutions. Results: From the elucidation of the difficulties with zippers, buttons, closures, lashings, and thick fabrics, a collection of 6 drawn and 4 manufactured apparel was unleashed. The clothes present trespass, tailored zippers, and buttons and lightweight trim which collaborate with motor coordination. All of the clothes carry a QR Code that directs the user to an Instagram video that teaches how to wear the collection. Conclusions: The project proved to be appropriate to help quality of life and promote comfort, self-esteem, safety, and autonomy in the dressing process. The ergonomic alternatives show results that attend aesthetics and functionality demands that are scarce in the market. The challenge involves the creations in modeling and replacement of materials.
- Subjects
CLOTHING &; dress; CONFERENCES &; conventions; ERGONOMICS; MULTIPLE sclerosis; SOCIAL integration
- Publication
International Journal of MS Care, 2020, Vol 22, Issue S2, p79
- ISSN
1537-2073
- Publication type
Article