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Computational Solutions through Co-Design

Computational Solutions through Co-Design began with the goal of retrofitting my grandmother’s home, adapting to her evolving needs as she aged and faced new disabilities, prioritizing personalization and acknowledging the difference in perspectives of the caretakers and the users. My grandma and I began creating solutions that reflected her specific desires for her specific disabilities in her specific environment and situation. Embedding technology into her environment to enhance her independence and quality of life. When my grandmother passed away, the project had to pivot. The goals remained the same: to use technology to empower close family members with disabilities through co-designing for one specific person, environment, and situation.

Living with a disability offers a unique lens for innovation, serving as a continuous testbed for new ideas. The project aims to enhance independence with personalized technological integrations into home environments. This endeavor was personal and rooted in creating for my loved ones, addressing real problems with tangible solutions.