The author offers a really insightful perspective on the relationship between fashion and practical design. We often assume that medical devices and aesthetic value are inherently incompatible, but the emotional is just as important as the physical; fashionable prosthetics can provide emotional value for its users by creating a positive image and de-stigmatizing disabilities without deliberately hiding the device.
This just goes to show how inspiration often comes from the most unexpected places, therefore we must keep an open mind in order to come up with good designs instead of setting too much limitations. It is only through interdisciplinary efforts that we can take each field to new heights. While I still do not have a concrete idea for my final project, this excerpt made me consider making something that enhances some kind of human activity adding an artistic touch to it, which is more of my strong suit.