Documentation_IxR_Lewandowski

IxR
Research
Research conclusion
Decision:
There are many different disabilities but due to time constrains of the thesis and personal
motivation to work with people with mobility challenges because of their accessibility struggles the
decision was taken to narrow down the scope.
Statement:
It is possible and necessary to improve the quality of life of people with mobility challenges.
People without disabilities can ride bikes, jet ski, swim or do some other activities. But people with
limited abilities can’t even consider these opportunities. They need to be creative to find out what
can replace all these activities and accept that they are not able to do what others do.
Unfortunately there are not many alternatives because the world does not care much about
accessibility topics.
People with mobility challenges also have limited access to jobs and some are in poverty. People
with mobility challenges have to find joy in different things. The thesis is proposing to them a new
mobility experience in order to find a way to bring them out of isolation and depression.
General goal:
The goal is to improve the quality of life of disabled people in 21 st Century Mobility and achieve a
higher percentage of inclusion.
Mission:
“Every day challenges
has led to my depression
and isolation”
Integration
Independence
“I need help but want to
be independent”
Access, Usability, Comfort
“I have to break down my
wheelchair”
30 Sofia Lewandowski | MFA Interaction Design | College for Creative Studies | Detroit