The Lack of Inclusion in the Lobster Clasp of the Necklaces
摘要
We analyze the fashion accessories industry, focusing on the jewelry industry, which is an essential complement to clothing collections and fashion brands. A large percentage of any fashion brand’s profit comes from accessories, which can have a higher profit margin than clothing. Jewelry was and is an attractive area for the economy of the clothing and fashion industry, so there is a concern to find gaps and problems that can be solved through the human-centered design point of view. The idea that the user should be at the center of product development is crucial to achieve long-term goals in the industry. When we looked at jewelry, we quickly found one of the problems most frequently addressed by consumers of necklaces with lobster clasps. This is where we focus on the inclusivity of this clasp system, following the principle of Human Centre Design, putting the user at the center of our solution after encountering a problem. The solution is to develop a piece with more grip and prominence that can be worn easily. In the future, prototypes will be made to test the new method with the consumers surveyed.