International Display Workshops General Incorporated Association

1:20 PM - 1:40 PM

[VHF1-2 (Invited)] Invisible Comfort: Advancements in Bathing Pads for Ostomates Using Visual Illusions to Conceal Stoma Bags

*Yuko Yotsumoto1 (1. The University of Tokyo (Japan))

visual illusion, concealment, stoma

https://doi.org/10.36463/idw.2023.0723

Living with an ostomy can lead to self-consciousness and discomfort, particularly when the stoma bag becomes visible during bathing. In this study, we investigated the advancements in bathing pads tailored for ostomates, with the objective of providing invisible comfort through the use of visual illusions to conceal stoma bags. The presentation will cover essential aspects such as design considerations, material selection, user experience, and testing ...