For this project, the year was split into groups with various 'phobias' and ours was Aquaphobia, the fear of water. The brief was to design and outcome for people who suffer in such conditions, whether it relieves or worsen the experience.
At first I looked into the root of phobia, which had led me to areas such as urban myths and early memories. From there I explored the ideas of extremes and various treatments for these phobias. A treatment called Total-Immersion catch my eye.
The outcome of this project is a parka jacket with integrated water pouches. This garment is designed for people who suffer from aquaphobia. The garment helps the sufferers by creating the sensation of surrounded by water prior to the actual panic attack, easing the sufferer into the situation.
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