Building on research, concepts and early prototypes, this studio will use participatory design to inform prototype development to answer the question, "How can designers work with people with disabilities to improve the user experience and accessibility of digital technologies?" All students are welcome to apply, especially those who have experience of disability. Students are NOT required to have taken the first studio to join the summer class. In collaboration with library professionals, designers and design disability advocates and partners from SAA's Accessibility and Disability Section and The Braille Institute. "Participatory design" (sometimes referred to as co-design) actively involves all stakeholders and constituents (e.g. community leaders, partners, archivists, citizens, end users) in research and creative activities. This ensures that the project designs with, not for, disabled communities, creating accessible, informative, and flexible experiences for every user. All students accepted to the studio and program, who weren't in the first studio, will undertake Human Subject Research training and receive a background primer in the research so far. Working in teams, students will craft prototypes in relevant technologies (for example: applications, website tools and mobile services, adaptive tools or AR/VR, based on insights, guidelines and examples from the spring studio. This program is made possible thanks to an IMLS grant and is offered in partnership with Design Matters and ArtCenter Library and Archives. This TDS counts toward Design Matters Minor requirements.
Requisites
Must be 5th Term or higher