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Exploring Smart Sportswear for Sit Skiers - Human-Centered Design Approach

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This research explores the development of smart sportswear for sit skiers, utilizing a human-centered design approach. Sit skiing is a challenging and physically demanding sport, and there is a need for high-performance clothing that can enhance the skier’s comfort and performance while also providing safety. The study explores how smart sportswear can meet the needs and preferences of sit skiers, as well as the difficulties and challenges when sit skiers choose smart sportswear. The study involved a qualitative research method, including observation, textual analysis, and in-depth interviews with open-ended questions. The results of the study indicated that smart sportswear could provide valuable feedback and information to sit skiers, helping them to real-time monitor their health indicators, reduce risk, prevent injuries, and improve their overall performance. Further research is needed to explore the effectiveness of smart sportswear in real-world settings and to address the challenges of cost, maintenance, and integration with other technologies.

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    Jia Wu, Jung Hyup Kim & Li Zhao

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Wu, J., Kim, J.H., Zhao, L. (2023). Exploring Smart Sportswear for Sit Skiers - Human-Centered Design Approach. In: Stephanidis, C., Antona, M., Ntoa, S., Salvendy, G. (eds) HCI International 2023 Posters. HCII 2023. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1835. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36001-5_84

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