NEED OF ACCESSIBILITY AND AESTHETICS - IOT BASED SMART WEARABLE DEVICES AND HEALTH WEARABLE DEVICES
Ms. Awani Sankritya, Ms. Taruna Singh, Devendra Tiwari, Shraddha Chadha · 2023
The field of wearable health devices and digital jewellery has rapidly increased. It becomes essential to understand the expectations of style, social notions, personal choices and identity. The need for social acceptance and personal expression has to be acknowledged for the success of the wearable device and digital jewellery. Emphasis has to be laid on the process through aesthetics along with functionality. Function integrating the people centric stylistic approach embodying the essence to expression would lead to more adherence to the device. Drawing from the interdisciplinary methodologies like accessory, jewellery, technology, sociology and expression of self this article analyses the use of each through compiled case studies. Directing towards how the aesthetics of the wearable device should be moulded to meet the identity of the wearer. The article reflects on designing devices that are accessible with a combination of fashion. The article also talks about the importance of material, soft materials and internet of things, importance of first-hand insights (ethnographic research) and lastly empathetic approach.