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Transitions : Designing Acceptance In A World Of Change, Hanna Mclaughlin
Transitions : Designing Acceptance In A World Of Change, Hanna Mclaughlin
Masters Theses
As a creative discipline, design works to instigate change. Often, a design’s success hinges on effecting a change in a user’s life, whether that be prompting the user to accept a new way to communicate, provide care, or share resources. A well-designed product can be offered to a user, and even acquired by a user, yet never be integrated into their daily life. This abandonment may be due to a flaw in the product’s function; however, it can also be due to a lacking system of support for the user while they are integrating the product into their life. In …