Contains bibliographic references and index.

Preface -- Foreword: Sara Hendren -- 1. Introduction -- The Value of Collaboration in Fashion Design -- Adaptive Fashion -- - Characteristics of Adaptive Fashion Designs -- - Dressing Situations in Adaptive Fashion -- - Dressing for Social Integration -- - Dressing for Independent Living -- - Dressing for Interdependent Living -- - Dressing Aids and Assistive Tools -- -- 2. Theories, Models, and Methodologies behind Adaptive Fashion -- Accessible Features in Existing Fashion Designs -- Principles -- Inclusive Design -- Fashion Design -- Processes, Models, and Methods -- Process -- - Co-design -- Models -- - Function, Environment, & Aesthetics (FEA) -- - The Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) -- - The Human, Activity & Assistive Technology Model (HAAT) -- - Social Model of Disability -- Method -- - User-centered Design (UCD) -- - Human Factors -- -- 3. Adaptive Fashion Design Approaches & Techniques -- Adaptive Fashion Framework -- - Guideline -- - Project Objectives -- - Observational Research -- - Discussion and Interview Analysis -- - Design Requirements -- - Iterative Prototyping -- - Design Evaluation -- Application of Framework -- Project Objectives -- - Establishing a Common Form of Communication -- - Making an Objective -- Research -- - Observing Dressing Behaviors -- - Creating a User Journey Map -- - Recognizing Existing Clothing Challenges -- - Creating a Spatial Framework for User Range of Motion -- Design requirements -- - Define the problem -- - Design Affordances -- Iterative Prototyping -- - Materials -- - Textile Considerations -- - Body Measurements -- Techniques -- Clothing Closures and Construction Techniques -- Alteration Instructions -- Conclusion and Design Evaluation -- Inquiry Guide -- Design Rubric -- -- 4. Adaptive Design Case Studies and Interviews -- Case Studies -- Interview: Inclusive Representation in Fashion Narrative & Design Process - Christina Mallon -- Unparalleled -- Midi-Rox -- The Little Black Bag -- Interview: Understanding the Use of Materials - contributor, Angela Domestiz Jabara -- Trans-Skirt -- Qxgo -- Swipe -- Interview: Human factors and Occupational Therapy - Michael Tranquelli -- Just-In-Jacket -- Ease -- Modiste -- Revolve -- Interview: Interactive Garments and Textiles - Dr. Jeanne Tan -- Versa Vest -- Heating Mask -- LIULID -- Warmed Bomber -- -- 5. Conclusion -- Increasing Visibility -- Scaling Adaptive Fashion -- -- Afterword: Steven Faerm, Associate Professor of Fashion at Parsons School of Design, The New School. -- -- Acknowledgements -- Resources -- Annotations -- Index

Constricting styles and limited clothing choices can restrict a person with a disability from fully participating in social communities, employment and gatherings that have an unspoken dress code. Design has the power to change this. Fashion, Disability, and Co-design shows how collaborative, inclusive design techniques can produce garments and accessories that increase social inclusion. Grace Jun outlines practical techniques to help designers create their own inclusive collections, with detailed examples from interviews with professionals. 14 illustrated case studies show how engagement with disability communities to co-design clothing and accessories can lead to functional, wearable solutions for people of all abilities without compromising style. Interviews: - Inclusive Representation in Fashion Narrative & Design Process - Christina Mallon - Understanding the Use of Materials - Angela Domsitz Jabara - Human Factors and Occupational Therapy - Michael Tranquilli - Interactive Garments and Textiles - Jeanne Tan