Adaptive Clothing App
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Adaptive Clothing App
Discover, Shop, and Purchase
Adaptive Clothing App
Discover, Shop, and Purchase
Adaptive Clothing App
Discover, Shop, and Purchase
Adaptive Clothing App
Discover, Shop, and Purchase
Adaptive Clothing App
Discover, Shop, and Purchase
How it Started
How it Started
The Context
The Context
As a designer passionate about fashion technology, I was constantly exploring ways to make style more accessible to everyone. During my research, I discovered something striking: while mainstream fashion had numerous aggregator platforms (like ASOS and Revolve), people with limited mobility were forced to navigate a fragmented landscape of specialized websites.
That realization led me to create a platform that would do for adaptive fashion what mainstream aggregators had done for conventional clothing. Adapt was born from recognizing this significant gap in the market and the very real challenges faced by those seeking both function and style in adaptive clothing.
As a designer passionate about fashion technology, I was constantly exploring ways to make style more accessible to everyone. During my research, I discovered something striking: while mainstream fashion had numerous aggregator platforms (like ASOS and Revolve), people with limited mobility were forced to navigate a fragmented landscape of specialized websites.
That realization led me to create a platform that would do for adaptive fashion what mainstream aggregators had done for conventional clothing. Adapt was born from recognizing this significant gap in the market and the very real challenges faced by those seeking both function and style in adaptive clothing.
UX/UI Skills Utilized
UX/UI Skills Utilized
Hi Fi Mockup
Market Research
UI Creation
Competitive Analysis
Wireframe
User Stories
User Flows
User Personas
Lo Fi Mockup
Tools Used
Tools Used
Market & User Research
Market & User Research
The Challenge
The Challenge
People with limited mobility face significant barriers when shopping for clothing that meets their specific needs. My research uncovered a fragmented market where adaptive fashion is scattered across numerous specialized brands and websites, requiring users to spend excessive time searching instead of finding items that express their personal style.
People with limited mobility face significant barriers when shopping for clothing that meets their specific needs. My research uncovered a fragmented market where adaptive fashion is scattered across numerous specialized brands and websites, requiring users to spend excessive time searching instead of finding items that express their personal style.
During this phase of the research, I found a major opportunity for impact by doing a gap discovery of four companies I used for my competitive analysis.
During this phase of the research, I found a major opportunity for impact by doing a gap discovery of four companies I used for my competitive analysis.
I found that out of the companies I chose, there were four elements they lacked when addressing adaptive fashion: hosting high-end accessible fashion brands, creating a truly accessible platform, specialized filtering options, and a cohesive mobile experience.
I found that out of the companies I chose, there were four elements they lacked when addressing adaptive fashion: hosting high-end accessible fashion brands, creating a truly accessible platform, specialized filtering options, and a cohesive mobile experience.
Additionally, I believe using empathy mapping is a great technique when trying to bridge my understanding of what this community needs and their true frustrations.
Additionally, I believe using empathy mapping is a great technique when trying to bridge my understanding of what this community needs and their true frustrations.
From this I found that I need to take into account the physical considerations of how clothing interacts with mobility aids and comfort during extended periods of time. There are also emotional aspects and social dimensions that go into fashion such as the desire for self-expression while feeling fashionable despite adaptive needs.
From this I found that I need to take into account the physical considerations of how clothing interacts with mobility aids and comfort during extended periods of time. There are also emotional aspects and social dimensions that go into fashion such as the desire for self-expression while feeling fashionable despite adaptive needs.
User Research
User Research
The UX Process
The UX Process
This was a full-scope research and design project. Drawing from my entrepreneurial background and having bootstrapped several ventures, I developed a unique approach to gather authentic user insights at scale without traditional recruitment challenges. I believe using this approach allowed me to collect genuine user perspectives in their natural context, rather than in artificial interview settings.
The key takeaway is that valuable adaptive clothing options exist but are scattered across the internet, creating significant barriers for users:
This was a full-scope research and design project. Drawing from my entrepreneurial background and having bootstrapped several ventures, I developed a unique approach to gather authentic user insights at scale without traditional recruitment challenges. I believe using this approach allowed me to collect genuine user perspectives in their natural context, rather than in artificial interview settings.
The key takeaway is that valuable adaptive clothing options exist but are scattered across the internet, creating significant barriers for users:
Users are forced to visit numerous websites
Users are forced to visit numerous websites
There's a "distinct lack of clothing that suits these needs but also appears modern and fashion-forward or professional"
Different needs require different solutions
Different needs require different solutions
Features like fabric significantly impact comfort and functionality
Features like fabric significantly impact comfort and functionality
I continued to narrow down key issues with user stories, giving me a solid starting point for defining what the product should achieve:
I continued to narrow down key issues with user stories, giving me a solid starting point for defining what the product should achieve:
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As a caretaker for a young male with a limited mobility disability I want to have a comprehensive way to search for adaptive clothing options, so that Patrick can have more clothing options that fits his wide array of his daily activities.
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As an entrepreneur, I want to have a comprehensive way to search for adaptive clothing options, so that I can spend less time searching and more time building my personal style that’s appropriate for casual and work environments.
As an entrepreneur, I want to have a comprehensive way to search for adaptive clothing options, so that I can spend less time searching and more time building my personal style that’s appropriate for casual and work environments.
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As a caretaker for a young male with a limited mobility disability I want to have a comprehensive way to search for adaptive clothing options, so that Patrick can have more clothing options that fits his wide array of his daily activities.
From here, I needed one problem to solve for so that I could get the gist of what my product should be and and solve for my users. My problem statement was:
From here, I needed one problem to solve for so that I could get the gist of what my product should be and and solve for my users. My problem statement was:
Carla is an entrepreneur who needs a comprehensive solution to finding adaptive clothing brands because she doesn’t have time during her busy schedule to do extensive searches to help re-create her personal style.
This was a problem that encompassed most of the user insights that I gathered and addressed the need for limited mobility users to explore the wide array of the fashionable adaptive brands available.
This was a problem that encompassed most of the user insights that I gathered and addressed the need for limited mobility users to explore the wide array of the fashionable adaptive brands available.
From Research to Design
From Research to Design
Iterate, Iterate, Iterate
Iterate, Iterate, Iterate
I always put pen to the proverbial paper before starting any lo-fi mockups in Figma. I use my remarkable to sketch out iterations to explore numerous ideas of what the app might look like.
From here it’s easy to pop this into Figma and start creating mockups. Even at this stage If something about the design doesn’t jive well, I can easily make edits to the UI. This approach makes any changes less painful and prevents tunnel vision that some succumb to during this stage of the process.
I always put pen to the proverbial paper before starting any lo-fi mockups in Figma. I use my remarkable to sketch out iterations to explore numerous ideas of what the app might look like.
From here it’s easy to pop this into Figma and start creating mockups. Even at this stage If something about the design doesn’t jive well, I can easily make edits to the UI. This approach makes any changes less painful and prevents tunnel vision that some succumb to during this stage of the process.
The Solution
The Solution
Adaptive Style
Adaptive Style
Where competitors saw a niche market, I identified a classic aggregation opportunity. Adapt transforms the exhausting multi-site search process into an intelligent, single-destination experience that serves both user needs and business objectives. This app creates value for users, brands, and the platform itself.
Where competitors saw a niche market, I identified a classic aggregation opportunity. Adapt transforms the exhausting multi-site search process into an intelligent, single-destination experience that serves both user needs and business objectives. This app creates value for users, brands, and the platform itself.
Where competitors saw a niche market, I identified a classic aggregation opportunity. Adapt transforms the exhausting multi-site search process into an intelligent, single-destination experience that serves both user needs and business objectives. This app creates value for users, brands, and the platform itself.
Market Consolidation
Transform fragmented shopping across 15+ specialized sites into a single destination
Adaptive-Specific Filtering
Extends beyond standard e-commerce filters to include specialized options such as fastening type, fabric type, and disability categories.
Inclusive Design as Differentiation
Inclusive design principles create user loyalty while establishing barriers for competitors who treat accessibility as an afterthought
Accessible content strategy directly addresses the core value proposition for users with disabilities.
Clear, high-quality image that shows the garment's details without requiring zooming.
Clear information hierarchy and expandable sections were used to reduce cognitive load.
Clear information hierarchy and expandable sections were used to reduce cognitive load.
Project Challenges
Phew.. lemme tell ya, accessibility was tricky for me. Ensuring the app itself was fully accessible to users with various mobility limitations made me lean towards a more simplistic, clean, and uncluttered interface. This project made me appreciate the consideration it takes to create a truly accessible design.
Project Changes
During my research for Adapt, I discovered a critical insight that shaped my thinking about the future of the platform. Many users with mobility limitations were also actively seeking ways to modify existing garments. Inspired by Damson Madder’s services, "Love More" would create a network of specialized tailors trained in adaptive clothing modifications, available through the Adapt platform. It transforms Adapt from simply a shopping destination to a comprehensive adaptive fashion solution.
Let Me Cook
Let Me Cook
Moving Forward
Moving Forward
Phew.. lemme tell ya, accessibility was tricky for me. Ensuring the app itself was fully accessible to users with various mobility limitations made me lean towards a more simplistic, clean, and uncluttered interface. This project made me appreciate the consideration it takes to create a truly accessible design.
Project Challenges
During my research for Adapt, I discovered a critical insight that shaped my thinking about the future of the platform. Many users with mobility limitations were also actively seeking ways to modify existing garments. Inspired by Damson Madder’s services, "Love More" would create a network of specialized tailors trained in adaptive clothing modifications, available through the Adapt platform. It transforms Adapt from simply a shopping destination to a comprehensive adaptive fashion solution.
Project Changes
