The impact of 3D-printing technologies on universal and human-centred design [electronic resource] / McKella Daly

By: Material type: Computer fileComputer filePublisher: Galway : Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, © 2021Description: 1 online resource (61 pages) : figuresContent type:
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Subject(s): Online resources: Dissertation note: BA (Hons) in Design. Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2021 Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of 3D-Printing technologies on universal design and human-centred design approaches. To measure this, the study utilised qualitative and quantitative methodologies in the form of semi-structured interviews and an online survey respectively, constructed using researcher made topic guides. The sample of participants included three children with cerebral palsy and their parents for the individual interviews and fifty participants from the general public who took part in the online survey. It can be concluded from the findings of the study that through the use of 3D-Printing technologies there is the possibility for improved affordability, accessibility and adaptability within the areas of universal design and human-centred design. Relevant practical implication and study limitations are also provided.
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BA (Hons) in Design. Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2021

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This study aimed to investigate the impact of 3D-Printing technologies on universal design and human-centred design approaches. To measure this, the study utilised qualitative and quantitative methodologies in the form of semi-structured interviews and an online survey respectively, constructed using researcher made topic guides. The sample of participants included three children with cerebral palsy and their parents for the individual interviews and fifty participants from the general public who took part in the online survey. It can be concluded from the findings of the study that through the use of 3D-Printing technologies there is the possibility for improved affordability, accessibility and adaptability within the areas of universal design and human-centred design. Relevant practical implication and study limitations are also provided.

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