Research Areas
Information was gathered on shop organization, layout, user behavior, and ergonomics. After a thorough analysis of the user's interaction with space I came up with a detailed systems design of a multisensory and barrier-free shopping space. The prototype was done in 3D Max.
Design considerations
A glimpse of the scenario.
Rendering of the concept in 3 D Max.
gLike
NID- FORD Foundation Scholarship

In this project I attempted to look into the lives of the differently abled individuals and the problems they face when it comes to mobility and accessing the public places. Since shopping is a social experience and a practical necessity, I focused my research on the issues the disabled face when accessing the malls. The meaning of disability for access needs includes not only the persons with physical and sensory impairment, but also, the temporarily infirm, senior citizens,
pregnant women, people carrying children or luggage. The primary reason to explore this direction was to avoid any kind of stigmatization of the special user groups, this initiative would make the users more comfortable, confident and thus encourage them to interact with the society, in the process participate more fully in their daily lives.

Pallavi Mahajan
User Experience Designer Mumbai, India