Delimitations

This thesis explores, investigates, and questions the idea of how material appearance can intervene with everyday interactions. It explores how people’s choice of clothing, accessories or various materials informs their personality or identity. It investigates how humans can perceive, assume, or judge based on other’s appearance during interaction in physical space.

This thesis explores multiple theories around appearance and self-presentation. However, some aspects lie beyond its scope.

This thesis does not develop a ‘problem-solving approach to judgment based on appearance in design but rather articulates discussions, exploration, and investigation in this field.

This thesis is not a commentary on what is right and wrong. It is showing the reflection of society based on observation.

This thesis does not explore the idea of beauty standards shaped by commercial media and social media.

This thesis does not look at interactions via the digital medium.