designing around the user just isn't enough anymore
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Paradigm shift from Design as a solo discipline to Design that requires partnerships with other disciplines such as Technology, Fashion, Psychology, etc. This is especially true in the emerging industry of Wearable Technology where not only will innovation occur with this "overlap" of disciplines, but requires close attention to specific design factors.TRANSCRIPT
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flex interactive
experience design
Designing around the User just isn’t enough anymore Wearables London March 2014
#cindysoo
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design for engaging & meaningful experiences
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SO WHAT?
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to improve my game
LPGA Tour
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+ games + analysis apps + club technology + practice tools + online education + performance wear
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design factors
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comfort appearance intuitive meaningful
design factors
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discreet personalized tech-advanced wearable & durable
challenges
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privacy & security control social norms sustainability
overlap FASHION PSYCHOLOGY
NEW IX PARADIGMS DATA & TECHNOLOGY
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“Wearable Technology”
FAD
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“Smart Wear”
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OVERLAP 2014 marks a paradigm shift