IFAI Expo 2019

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Implementing Functional Design for Breast Cancer Survivors (Room S210A)

03 Oct 19
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Tracks: Classroom Education

What does the design process for the development of functional clothing look like? How can we utilize the Functional Design Process to effectively create products that meet the needs of specific groups like breast cancer survivors? One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and the number choosing mastectomy and reconstruction in response to invasive breast cancer is on the rise. Survivors have surgical and healingrelated side effects that create unique undergarment needs. Join us to learn how the Thermal Bra came to be designed and validated.