Industrial Design

Design Problem Statement

Few products have been designed to meet the distinctive needs of people without a place of permanent residency. This unstable experience can be traumatic and life-changing for adults, children and families alike.

The goal of this 10 week project is to create an original, or improve a conventional, house ware product specifically for people without permanent residency that enhances their decency, independence and self-respect.

Research

Initial research and inspiration for the development of this proposal has come largely from my personal experience working with and serving the houseless as well as a variety of texts, including; Designing for the ...