• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.1-5
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• 2007

• Proceedings of the Korea Society of Costume Conference
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• 2005.05a
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• pp.108-108
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• 2005

• Journal of the Korean Society of Costume
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• v.58 no.9
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• pp.142-150
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• 2008

A universal design means a progressive and challenging design in the 21st century which can satisfy the demands from not only aged people and disabled people but also numerous members of our society. This research aims to apply a universal design commonly used in architecture (environment) and products to costumes, so as to convert the design into a universal fashion which can meet the aesthetic values, desires, and functionality of aged people and disabled women. After applying the said five universal fashion principles and design factors, a total of 20 pieces of universal fashion prototype products are produced through functional designs and designs utilizing knit materials and health & functionality materials. In addition, a direction to develop universal fashion products is suggested for costume manufacturers, for the purpose of facilitating the practical use of a universal fashion. The present author expects that human-centered universal fashion costumes shall propose the orientation of the interest in future new designs, beyond the scope of a jump in the quality of simple functional costumes.

• Proceedings of the Korea Society of Costume Conference
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• 2005.10a
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• pp.184-185
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• 2005

• Journal of the Korea Fashion and Costume Design Association
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.101-114
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• 2024

Currently, in Korea, the number of handicapped children receiving inclusive education in general schools is expanding. In the inclusive education field, the most important tasks are personal needs support, such as toilet assistance, meal assitance, and support for wearing and taking off various assistive devices. A significant portion of the support work in the actual education field is related to clothing. Therefore, it is necessary to research and develop universal fashion designs for handicapped children at school where inclusive education is implemented. To achieve this aim, this study analyzed the concepts, principles and, characteristics of universal fashion design through theoretical research and established research principles. In this study, two fact-finding surveys were conducted. Next, a total of 10 universal fashion designs were proposed considering both the preceding survey results and the principles of universal fashion design Among them, the four designs that were considered most suitable were selected for universal fashion design through F.G.I (Focus Group Interview) analysis conducted by experts. The four selected designs were made by referring to the size framework based on the '6th Human Body Size Survey Report of Korea'. The completed experimental clothes were proposed as the final universal fashion design for handicapped children by conducting external evaluation through a virtual clothing system and real clothes.

• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.19 no.6
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• pp.692-700
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• 2017

The number of elderly citizens has risen in Korea and resulted in an aging society. Correspondingly, the social interest in the aging population has escalated immensely; however, research or product development on the quality of life for seniors has shortcomings. Healthcare smart clothing is required to help the elderly with changes and weaknesses that follow aging; however, there is unfortunately insufficient amounts available. This study explores the feasibilities of smart clothing for seniors based on a universal design. Based on previous research, we analyzed the universal design theory, body shape characteristics and design requirements for seniors, and heart rate measurement method. The design is different according to body shape and body shape is different between sex, age, and body race; therefore, subjects were limited to 70-74 year old Korean males in this study. This study proposes a guideline for heart rate sensing clothing that satisfies the 'universal design' aspects as well as the functionality of heart sensing, senior's physical characteristics and needs. It has broadened the range of smart clothing, which was once limited to the younger generation and provided a foundation for the development of specialized smart clothing for seniors.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Costume
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• v.57 no.9
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• pp.124-135
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• 2007

Nowadays the numbers of the disabled and elderly have been increasing, and the universal design is desperately in demand. The purpose of this study was to offer ideas and solutions for the universal fashion design. The concept and the principles of universal design have been examined and principles of universal fashion design were suggested: low physical effort, flexibility in use, fair in use, aesthetics, safely-oriented, affordability, and accessibility. Eighteen web sites were investigated and the universal fashion products were analyzed based on these principles. Well developed universal fashion design products will help individuals to obtain the quality of life, maintain the dignity, and make the access to the world a little bit easier.

• The monthly packaging world
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• s.273
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• pp.101-109
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• 2016

굿디자인(GOOD DESINE)이란 산업통상자원부가 주최하고 한국디자인진흥원의 주관 아래, 산업디자인진흥법에 의거하여 상품의 외관, 기능, 재료, 경제성 등을 종합적으로 심사하여 디자인의 우수성이 인정된 상품에 GOOD DESINE 마크를 부여하는 제도로 1985년부터 매년 시행해 오고 있다. GD마크 선정제란 우수한 디자인 상품개발을 장려하여 국가 경쟁력을 확보하고 국민 삶의 질 향상에 기여하는 것을 목표로 하고 있으며, 나아가 유니버설디자인, 서비스디자인, 전통시장, 산업단지 디자인을 고도화(우수디자인 선정, 장려 등)함으로써 사회적 문제해결과 지속가능한 창조경제를 실현하는데 그 의의가 있다. 선정 대상 품목으로는 제품디자인, 환경디자인, 소재표면처리디자인, 패션디자인, 포장디자인, 커뮤니케이션디자인, 건축디자인 패션디자인으로 대통령상 1점을 비롯해 국무총리상, 대상, 최우수상 등을 시상하고 있다. 굿디자인 상품은 향후 조달청이 시행하는 우수제품선정 및 물품구매 적격심사 시 우대되며, 중소기업청이 시행하는 수출유망중소기업지정 및 수출기업화 사업평가시 우대받을 수 있다. 마크사용에 있어 호주 디자인상(AIDA)과의 상호인증으로 마크 부착이 가능하다. 본 고에서는 2015년 우수디자인(GD)으로 선정된 제품 가운데 생활 포장 및 산업포장 부문 수상작들과 일부 선정된 제품들을 살펴본다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Costume
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• v.58 no.7
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• pp.1-12
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• 2008

In this study, the fashion show of the disabled was hold for the universal fashion through the clothes which has relationship with personal mentality and behavior. There are several outcome of the fashion show. First of all, the main outcome is that through the fashion show the disabled fret that there is no difference between them and the ordinary people. Also, it is necessary to the revitalize the product development with universal fashion design. Secondly, the systematic succeeding study is necessary to solve the problem of the disabled and to set up the database management system in order to have a general idea for the their actual living condition and essentials of life for the disabled. Thirdly, even though the main purpose of the fashion show was to give them an opportunity to live fairly as a human being within their society, after the show, the necessity of social system to solve the additional problems and to continue the mental satisfaction comes. Fourthly, the disable have a tendency not to wear the special clothes for them since they want to be seen as the ordinary person. Finally, I suggest that there must be revitalization of a special design and the product development to reflect above mentioned points in addition to ordinary clothes.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.31 no.3
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• pp.379-393
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• 2023

In this study, a survey focusing on the status of clothing interest, inconveniences resulting from clothing, preferred design items, etc. was conducted on 364 elderly women to suggest aesthetically and functionally appropriate indoor wear design for at home elderly women aged 60 years or older. The survey results showed that in general, the respondents' interest in clothing was high, and more respondents in their 70s or older had difficulty in the action of opening and closing. With respect to considerations when purchasing clothes, color was considered more important than design as respondent's age increased, and size was regarded as the most important factor especially among those in their 80s. The preferred top styles were T-shirts and blouses among those in their 60s and 70s, and T-shirts and shirts among those in their 80s. The preferred sleeve lengths were "below the elbow" and "above the wrist" in all age groups. The preferred sleeve hem type was "tightening" in all age groups. The most preferred bottom styles were "straight-leg pants" and "elastic waistband." This study suggests the design items of indoor wear, including top, bottom, and overgarment for warmth, appropriate for elderly women at home based on the survey results. The study results are expected to serve as basic data necessary for the revitalization of the clothing industry for elderly women.