Winter Quarter 2010 Course Announcement

ENGR110/210
Perspectives in Assistive Technology

David L. Jaffe, MS and Professor Drew Nelson
Tuesdays & Thursdays   4:15pm - 5:30pm
William Gates Computer Science Building, Toshiba Classroom, Room B12 (lower level)


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Tuesday, January 19th

photo of Laura Martini

Universal Design: A Student's Perspective
Laura C. Martini
Stanford University - Joint Program in Design

Abstract: "I will describe how the special needs of family members have inspired me to incorporate universal design into projects. I will show examples of how subtle changes - like which way a fridge door opens, or the shape of a handle on a wheelbarrow - can make a big difference in someone's life."

Biosketch: "I am a first year student in Stanford's Joint Program in Design who has a background in mechanical engineering. I have worked at Apple and other small product design firms, and spent much of the last year backpacking around Europe. I am interested in designing universally accessible products that people of all abilities want to own, rather than accessible products that people put up with because they have no other choice."

Contact information:
Laura C. Martini
lmartini -at- stanford.edu
Lecture Material:
Pre-lecture slides - 226 Kb pdf file
Slides - 685 Kb pdf file
Audio - 56:05 - 12.8 Mb mp3 file
Links:
Personal website
Center for Universal Design
Cynthia Leibrock


Updated 01/20/2010

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