You might have heard of TikTok because of the dance trends it has popularized or the teens it has made famous. It’s sometimes referred to as “Vine 2.0” due to its <1 minute-long video that accommodates a short attention span.
The For You Page’s endless stream of content makes the app very addictive. With one swipe of your thumb, you get to the next video the algorithm chooses for you. There’s no effort on your part.
For those unfamiliar with Tik Tok, the For You Page (FYP) has recommended content while the Following Page has content from accounts you are…
The Problem: The Impossible Search for Stylish, Adaptive Clothing
15% of the population experience some qualified disability, yet there are very few fashionable clothing options targeted to this audience. According to Stephanie Thomas, founder of Cur8able, “Right now, there are fewer than 10 adaptive clothing brands that I would say are phenomenal and that I’d highly suggest.”
Even some of the adaptive brands that Thomas recommends, such as Tommy Hilfiger, fail to address users’ needs. For example, 16-year-old Simon Sanger, who has autism, couldn’t find the easy-to-manipulate zippers and buttons he was looking for in their clothing collection. …
Erika Hauschild
Developer and Designer at Cornell (Class of ’22). Find me at linkedin.com/in/erikahauschild
