therapeutic Play

Inspired by Temple Grandin’s deep pressure device “Hug Machine”, this
study aims to construct a therapeutic play space prototype with many
tunnels and holes created through knitting. The size of the tunnels and
the interactive pneumatic system, which includes sensors, can help users
switch between different pneumatic modes more intuitively according
to their needs, forming a variety of tension feelings. The project aims
to provide a mixed sensory experience with enhanced feedback to help
children with over- or under-response to sensory input. Collaboration
across the fields of architecture, computational design (digital simulation
and fabrication), and information (human-computer interaction), as well
as with practitioners in the field of ASD-based therapies, is essential for
this project.