| Title |
Designing for user empowerment through an involving process |
| ID_Doc |
74056 |
| Authors |
Ravnlokke, L |
| Title |
Designing for user empowerment through an involving process |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
International Journal Of Fashion Design Technology And Education, 17, 1 |
| DOI |
10.1080/17543266.2023.2241479 |
| Abstract |
This article contributes to the discussion about how theoretical perspectives on change in the fashion system can be translated into practice. The discussion is raised based on experimental and practice-based research on how designers can engage with users to gain insights on material and aesthetic experiences in about use. The presented research is based on design experiments that indicate how designers advantageously can increase their awareness of different aesthetic preferences and body shapes. This perspective suggests considering the use phase as a part of the design process to encourage user empowerment as part of the sustainable transition that the fashion industry faces. It also indicates that designers and companies should be aware of the potential of user dialogue and how this knowledge can be translated into a sustainable business model while fostering a user empowering approach to the use of garments. |
| Author Keywords |
Design practice; user empowerment; design for sustainability; wardrobe method; aesthetic experience |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:001041451200001 |
| WoS Category |
Business; Materials Science, Textiles |
| Research Area |
Business & Economics; Materials Science |
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