As a multi-disciplinary fashion design studio,
VINN PATARARIN has primarily based their
works on cutting-edge experimentation on
textiles and architecture with the core
questions of material and space.
In its more cohesive moments, fashion and textile design have confirmed that sensory stimulation can support the functioning of human bodies and minds to enhance the lived experience and the quality of life. Moreover, materials' textures can beneficially restore the sensation of human bodies and the muscles of arms and hand, especially for stroke patients.
Globally, over 110 million people have reached epidemic proportions, where 1 in 4 adults over 25 years old may experience a stroke in their lifetime, which causes illnesses or physical conditions that can affect their daily lives, such as paralysis or balancing problems. The role of fashion design, thus, was examined in developing a procedure of therapeutic dressing for activities of daily living (ADLs) of stroke patients.
In Thailand, stroke is the third leading cause of death after
cancer and heart disease, with approximately 250,000 new cases yearly, while about 30% of patients develop paralysis.
Therefore, awareness of
stroke should be raised in
the social context to reduce
risks and promote functional
rehabilitation to primarily
support their daily activities
and independence.
By experimenting and
developing the sensory
tools, various textures,
materials, and methods
were designed through
observation and discussion
with stroke patients and
medical professionals.
In addition, the pilot project
aims to validate the results
and expand possibilities to
other products, such as
apparel and everyday
items, and to engage with
different target groups of
brain disabilities, such as
people with autism and
dementia.
