Topics

Pragmatism
Philosophic design
ADHD

Development

C&A

This project implements a pragmatic method in design perspectives. Four iterations were completed, focusing on individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as guests in the homes of their friends. Here, I explored how design and the definition of guests change through the lens of pragmatism.

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Studying pragmatism helped me realize the different perspectives people have on truth and set its initial ideas within the context of the positive health perspective. I started with the design aim to reduce the symptoms of people with ADHD within the context of being a guest. Throughout the process, my approach to designing for people with mental issues changed: I realized that focusing on difficulties can create a distance to their positive characteristics. Instead, I wanted to highlight the qualities that people with disorders can possess through design and foster an appreciation for individual differences.