The Aesthetic Feeling of Inclusive Design

An experimental design project exploring how multi-sensory objects can create more inclusive, intuitive experiences in retail environments. Through a series of abstract, multi-sensory clothes hangers, the project investigates how touch, scent, and form can support garment identification and deepen emotional connection during the shopping experience.

Designed to move beyond purely visual cues, the hangers reimagine how information such as size, price, and care instructions might be communicated through texture, shape, and sensory feedback, offering alternative pathways for understanding and access. By engaging multiple senses simultaneously, the project proposes a more intentional, accessible approach to merchandising that supports a wider range of users and needs.

The objects were created using a combination of 3D printing and hands-on fabrication, allowing for intricate forms, varied textures, and experimental materiality. While exploratory in nature, the work highlights the potential of multi-sensory design as a tool for inclusion, inviting new ways of thinking about accessibility, experience, and retail interaction.