This area focuses on how children perceive assistive devices, aiming to understand the emotional and social narratives they form around these products. Based on surveys and published research, this work explores the intersection of design and user experience, with an emphasis on reducing the stigma associated with assistive technologies. The goal is to create products that are more seamlessly integrated into children's lives and self-perception.
Publications:
Oro, B., Huerta, O., & Bahari, A. (2024, May). Empathy-Centric Design in Assistive Technologies for Cerebral Palsy and Disabilities: Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality. In Proceedings of the 3rd Empathy-Centric Design Workshop: Scrutinizing Empathy Beyond the Individual (pp. 58-62).