THE USE OF PROXIES: LESSONS OF SOCIAL CO-DESIGN FOR INCLUSIVE DESIGN FOR PEOPLE WITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES

This examines how designers sought to create improved social relations among severely disabled residents in a care home in Denmark. The aim was to increase the number of voluntary friendships between the residents of the home and members of the local community. From a design standpoint, the project...

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Main Author: Richard Herriott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya 2015-11-01
Series:Journal of Accessibility and Design for All
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Online Access:http://www.jacces.org/index.php/jacces/article/view/98