Class
Article
College
Caine College of the Arts
Department
Art and Design Department
Faculty Mentor
Susie Tibbitts
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Designing in a universal context allows for an environment to be accessible, innovative, and conducive to the success of the user regardless of physical, emotional, or mental capabilities. This project integrates evidence-based design in order to convey a meaningful and uniquely curated environment for children with developmental disorders and/or sensory impairments to thrive in the context of developmental education.This research and design project focuses on the challenge of creating a space where children on the autism spectrum with learning disorders and/or sensory sensitivities feel educationally productive and comfortable with the stimuli around them at any given time. This project delves into the following areas:Sensory stimulation: What colors, saturations, visual and physical textures, acoustical properties, olfactory considerations (i.e. off-gassing, VOCs, material selection and properties), temperature control, etc. are most suitable for these types of spaces? How do hypo- and hyper-sensitivities play a role in finish, furniture, and equipment selection?Supplementary sensory stimulation: How do vestibular (inner ear balance) and proprioceptive (body/spatial awareness) play a role in the design process? Spatial considerations: How do design elements such as proximity, proportion, physical and spatial intimacy and/or isolation, volume, perception, and flexibility play a role in the design process? What is the importance of safety and privacy in this context?Design as therapy: What therapeutic techniques may be integrated into the project to improve the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of the occupants? How will practices like Snoezelen, horticulture and garden therapy, and hydrotherapy factor into the layout of the design? Color: How does color affect the visual weight, size, and distance of objects and surfaces? What stimulating response do certain interior colors have on occupants of a space? This developmental preschool project implements evidence-based design and integrates research and design solutions found in this area of design. Presentation Time: Thursday, 10-11 a.m.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-7-2021 12:00 AM
Included in
Designing for Developmental Education
Logan, UT
Designing in a universal context allows for an environment to be accessible, innovative, and conducive to the success of the user regardless of physical, emotional, or mental capabilities. This project integrates evidence-based design in order to convey a meaningful and uniquely curated environment for children with developmental disorders and/or sensory impairments to thrive in the context of developmental education.This research and design project focuses on the challenge of creating a space where children on the autism spectrum with learning disorders and/or sensory sensitivities feel educationally productive and comfortable with the stimuli around them at any given time. This project delves into the following areas:Sensory stimulation: What colors, saturations, visual and physical textures, acoustical properties, olfactory considerations (i.e. off-gassing, VOCs, material selection and properties), temperature control, etc. are most suitable for these types of spaces? How do hypo- and hyper-sensitivities play a role in finish, furniture, and equipment selection?Supplementary sensory stimulation: How do vestibular (inner ear balance) and proprioceptive (body/spatial awareness) play a role in the design process? Spatial considerations: How do design elements such as proximity, proportion, physical and spatial intimacy and/or isolation, volume, perception, and flexibility play a role in the design process? What is the importance of safety and privacy in this context?Design as therapy: What therapeutic techniques may be integrated into the project to improve the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of the occupants? How will practices like Snoezelen, horticulture and garden therapy, and hydrotherapy factor into the layout of the design? Color: How does color affect the visual weight, size, and distance of objects and surfaces? What stimulating response do certain interior colors have on occupants of a space? This developmental preschool project implements evidence-based design and integrates research and design solutions found in this area of design. Presentation Time: Thursday, 10-11 a.m.