Date of Award
Spring 5-3-2017
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
Department
Art and Design
First Advisor
Melody Milbrandt
Second Advisor
Kevin Hsieh
Third Advisor
Melanie Davenport
Abstract
The intent of this study is to reveal essential elements learned by reflecting and analyzing the applied design process in developing a specialized garment for a child with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). I researched and determined the clothing needs of one child with SMA, designed and created a pair of adaptive pants based on the needs of the child, tested the final product through a trial wear of the adaptive pants, and I evaluated and revised the adaptive pants. Through this study I also determined ways in which my design process can inform my teaching of applied design in my elementary art classroom.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/10025817
Recommended Citation
Rutledge, Brittany, "Autoethnograhic Study in the Process of Applied Design: Creating Adaptive Clothing for a Child with Spinal Muscular Atrophy." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2017.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/10025817