Creating a Compatible Design Solution Through Sari Drapes for Visually Challenged Women of India
摘要
Daily, visually impaired women in India encounter hurdles when it comes to clothes. Traditional Indian attire is not only difficult to understand, but it also causes perplexity for the user due to the number of excessive clothing items involved. The aim of this study is to provide a design solution that serves as a substitute for sari. Before creating the design, a survey of fifteen visually impaired women aged 35–60 was conducted. The sari was draped using provided instructions, and the fit of the garment was assessed using wear study. The effectiveness of the two proposed prototypes was evaluated based on feedbacks and observations from sari wearing task. Where applicable, chi-square goodness of fit test was performed on data. It was found that the ready-to-drape sari fit was determined to be 100% satisfactory.