Wearable multi-sensory design for adults with SPD : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Design at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand. EMBARGOED until 19 January 2025.

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dc.contributor.authorGuieb, Tracey
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-23T21:14:39Z
dc.date.available2023-03-23T21:14:39Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.descriptionEmbargoed until 19 January 2025.eng
dc.description.abstractOur senses are extremely important in helping us understand and respond to environmental changes. Someone with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) may struggle to create appropriate responses to input through these sensory systems - leading to sensory overload or anxiety. There is limited support for adults living with SPD due to the misconception that only children experience it or that it is a condition that can be ‘grown out of' as you get older. Most sensory products in the market are targeted at children and are not suitable for individuals who may want to self-regulate discreetly. My thesis explores how wearable multi-sensory design in apparel can help adults with SPD cope in situations and environments that may cause them discomfort, stress, or anxiety in a way that is appealing and specific to their unique sensory challenges. Universal design strategies were implemented within an empathic and iterative design process. Secondary contextual research combined with expert consultancy, questionnaires, surveys, and wearer testing, identified specific user needs. Multiple design explorations responding to identified criteria and adult sensory profiles created a range of visually appealing, discreet, customisable sensory wear. This modular apparel range aids adults who experience SPD, as well as a much wider group of individuals who identify with associated sensory challenges.en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/18120
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherMassey Universityen
dc.rightsThe Authoren
dc.subjectproprioceptionen
dc.subjecttactileen
dc.subjectsensory processingen
dc.subjectself-regulationen
dc.subjectADHDen
dc.subjectAutism Spectrum Disorderen
dc.subjectanxietyen
dc.subjectsensory quadrantsen
dc.subjectdeep touch pressureen
dc.subject.anzsrc330310 Interaction and experience designen
dc.titleWearable multi-sensory design for adults with SPD : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Design at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand. EMBARGOED until 19 January 2025.en
dc.typeThesisen
massey.contributor.authorGuieb, Tracey
thesis.degree.disciplineDesignen
thesis.degree.levelMastersen
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Design (MDes)en
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