Development of an integrative process model for universal design and an empirical evaluation with hospital patient apparel

Abstract

To cite this article: Juyeon Park (2014) Development of an integrative process model for universal design and an empirical evaluation with hospital patient apparelThis study proposed an integrative three-stage process model (integrative process model for universal design [IPM-UD]) as guidance for universal design practices, particularly for apparel. The IPM-UD consolidated the universal design principles and the functional-expressive-aesthetic attributes. The model validity was evaluated with an empirical design case of hospital patient apparel. To identify specific user needs, survey data were collected from 173 patients and healthcare providers at 2 large hospitals located in the Midwestern region of the USA, and guided the creative design process. Computer-aided illustration and digital textile printing assisted rapid prototyping of the designed solutions. Prototypes of the patient apparel were evaluated by potential user groups through focus group interviews. The outcome of the empirical design demonstrated potential benefits of the IPM-UD to be a valuable tool for successful practices of inclusive apparel design for users with diverse needs.

FEA Consumer Needs Model: 25 Years Later

“…Seven papers presented models integrating the Lamb and Kallal’s (1992) FEA Model into a new model. Park (2014) incorporated the FEA Model into an integrative process model for universal design applied to hospital gown design in her study. Smith and Stannard (2016) developed a new model incorporating needs for authenticity in historic reenactors’ clothing.…”

“…The FEA Model provides scholars with a starting point for their research that may be modified or integrated with other theories as part of a complementarity of theories (Nagasawa, Hutton, & Kaiser, 1991) that enriches scholarship in apparel design. This is evidenced by how it was successfully integrated with universal design (Park, 2014) and the statistical modeling of Hwang, Chung, and Sanders (2016) and Perry (2017a, 2017b) that incorporated FEA and FEA-similar criteria. In addition, focus on a broadly defined consumer at the nucleus of the FEA Model by Lamb and Kallal was forward thinking.…”

User-Centered Adaptive Clothing Collection: The Conceptualization of a Post-postmodern Inclusive Framework for Adaptive Apparel Design (PPIF-AAD)

“…Park developed an integrated process model for universal design (IPM-UD) for apparel design (2014). In this model, the seven principles of universal design-equitable in use, flexibility in use, simple and intuitive use, perceptible information, tolerance for error, low physical effort, and size and space for approach and use-encompass Lamb and Kallal's (1992) FEA model (Park, 2014). Romeo and Lee examine micro-and macro-level forces that may affect the target customer's acceptance of apparel products in their Apparel Needs and Expectations Model (2015).…”

“…Analysis of Bourriaud's (2009), Lamb and Kallal's (1992), Carroll and Kincade's (2007), Carroll and Gross' (2010), Park's (2014), and Romeo and Lee's (2015) tenents was performed to conceptualize and propose a post-postmodern inclusive framework for adaptive apparel design (PPIF-AAD). Briefly, this PPIF-ADD framework considered the functional needs of disabled individuals, utilized codesign methods, and took heed from universal design principles.…”

Addressing the clothing needs of ability-diverse populations: Promoting availability and adoption of inclusive apparel products

“…Several studies attempted to incorporate inclusive design or similar concepts such as universal design when developing clothing for PLWD (e.g., Carroll & Kincade, 2007;Park, 2014;Radvan, 2013;Starkey & Parsons, 2019). However, their approaches were only partially successful.…”