Kreowanie inkluzywności. Moda adaptacyjna i potencjał sztucznej inteligencji w jej projektowaniu
Creating Inclusivity: Adaptive Fashion and the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Its Design

Author(s): Kalina Kukiełko
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: adaptive fashion; artificial intelligence (AI); inclusion; inclusive fashion; people with disabilities
Summary/Abstract: The chapter introduces the concept of adaptive fashion, which is crucial in promoting inclusivity and integrating people with disabilities, enabling their fuller participation in social and professional life. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), over one billion people worldwide live with various forms of disabilities. Despite this number, the traditional fashion market primarily focuses on the needs of individuals with standard body types, leading to the marginalization of those whose bodies deviate from mainstream norms. The lack of appropriately adapted clothing limits their choices, resulting in a sense of exclusion and reduced self-esteem, while fashion should fulfill both practical and aesthetic functions. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly important role by opening new possibilities in designing adaptive clothing. Through advanced algorithms, AI enables better tailoring of garments to diverse body shapes, the selection of suitable materials, and the testing of innovative functional solutions that meet individual users’ needs. The use of modern technologies allows for the creation of clothing that not only ensures comfort and functionality but also enables the expression of individual style and personality. In this way, adaptive fashion, supported by AI, can significantly contribute to building a more inclusive fashion market that meets the needs of all members of society.

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