SPACE DIVIDER

IMPROVING PRIVACY FOR VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS STAYING IN TEMPORARY SHELTERS

Abstract

The objective of this project is to develop equipment for victims of natural disasters who are housed in temporary shelters. Given the lack of suitable places in Brazil, large spaces such as gyms are used, compromising the privacy of families. To solve this problem, the Design Thinking methodological procedure was adopted, which allowed for a user-centered approach, going through the stages of immersion, ideation, prototyping and testing. Based on different research and generation of alternatives, a solution was arrived at that meets the defined requirements. The result is a space divider, with flexible assembly and adaptable to the needs of each environment, providing greater privacy to people in vulnerable situations.