DESIGNABLE

When we began this project, our team wanted to focus on a population often overlooked by the design world, and thoughtfully chose individuals with special needs with plans to narrow our scope after conducting some interviews. We also established a set of goals for our team, which helped us devise a plan of action and direct our interviews. Having spent the past five years volunteering with kids with special needs, I immediately sought out these families and inquired about the

Jenna, Yvonne and I (Aubriana) are seniors studying Product Design Engineering at Stanford University. For our final year here, we are required to complete a senior capstone project within the engineering department. We all chose to take a course that lasts for 2 quarters called ME 216 B and ME 216 C, also known as: Implementation I & II, the capstone class sequence for the Product Design major. This course aims to teach us how to create an actual product that solves a real-w

Hello All! Thank you for showing interest in our project! Any questions, comments, concerns, or advice you can give us are always welcome and appreciated. The purpose of this blog is to keep you updated on the progress of our project. Starting from ground zero, you’ll be able to see what kinds of steps we are taking to create a truly impactful product for this wonderful community of families, educators, caregivers, and individuals with developmental disabilities. As designers