Abstract
This paper analyses the model of prosthetic design in the context of the public prosthetic centres in the UK, and proposes a new system of design including the role of the visual prosthetic designer. The visual aspect of prosthesis can favour a positive body image in the users; however they are often not advised or provided with models responding to their needs. We claim that the visual designer would improve the process for the appearance of the prosthesis, provide the amputees with visual solutions and support the prosthetists in the design process. The aim of this research is to highlight that more attention is needed for the visual needs of prosthetic users and that a change is needed in the current design approach of public prosthetic centres.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 1-10 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - 27 Jul 2015 |
| Event | 20th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED '15) - Politecnico di Milano, Milan, United Kingdom Duration: 27 Jul 2015 → 30 Jul 2015 |
Conference
| Conference | 20th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED '15) |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| City | Milan |
| Period | 27/07/15 → 30/07/15 |
Keywords
- user centred design
- visualisation
- product-service systems (PSS)
- design costing
- design process
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Wodehouse, Andrew (Recipient), 27 Jul 2015
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