Designer.
Communicator.
Connector of dots.
Terribly human.
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disRegarded ✶ 2019
disRegarded is an initiative whose aim is to bring those on the ‘fringe of society’ back into the “societal fold”–– but the ultimate goal is to accomodate them in doing so on their own terms.
Feasibility was my biggest obstacle with this project. There are many groups of people in need, and each of them have specific desires/necessities, on both the collective and singular levels. With this undertaking, I quickly realized I had to get more precise with my approach. Currently, disRegarded looks to aid the homeless population of New York City in particular, with hopes to expand to other areas + groups in the not-so-distant future.
The project itself takes the form of an integrative mobile application that would assist homeless individuals in all five boroughs. I conducted about 17 hours of on-site research before even entering the development stage. While canvassing, I not only spoke to the members of my target audience but organizers, volunteers, and overcomers as well. After collecting information and hearing various impactful testimonies, I, then, injected several opportunities and resources into one comprehensive place that those suffering can turn to, whenever they so choose. I wanted for there to be a curated hub, one that these people can utilize to find anything from soup kitchens to résumé-building classes – all at their disposal.