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Laura Koesten
Laura
Koesten
Diane Gyi
Diane
Gyi
Annabel Masson
Annabel
Masson
Patrick Jordan
Patrick
Jordan
Plus size and inclusivity in design
Loughborough University
2016
Plus size
Inclusive design
Emotional design
Design Practice and Management not elsewhere classified
2016-07-13 13:05:29
Conference contribution
https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/conference_contribution/Plus_size_and_inclusivity_in_design/9338660
The number of people classed as ‘plus size’, meaning overweight or obese is increasing and many feel excluded from every day activities and environments. Whilst the
need to cater for a diverse population in terms of anthropometry is recognized, rarely are the emotional and social aspects of interactions with design/environments taken into account. This paper presents the findings of an interview study to explore barriers affecting plus size people with regard to inclusivity in their lives. The findings suggest that emotional responses to physical issues are important to consider and will contribute to recommendations to raise awareness and facilitate empathy.