Sophie Morgan Instagram – I can’t believe it was FOURTEEN years ago that I created this wheelchair for a mannequin, a prop I called a “Mannequal”. Fourteen years ago….🤯…
All those years ago, I managed to get it used by some major retailers in the U.K., (Debenhams, Adidas, TopShop) and even Target (!!!) expressed an interest, but ultimately messed me around so much that I gave up. I took it very personally every time the concept got rejected. I was too young, I think.
Now, every time a photo of it pops up on my phone, it makes me sad that I never saw it through…I wish I had the capacity and resources to continue the work and get it (or versions of it) in shops on every Highstreet in the UK and beyond…(the thought of brands using it in their windows, a display of inclusivity, showing that wheelchair users (and all disabled people) are welcome, accommodated and understood, is so epic) but I just don’t have time.
One day, I’ll see it through – unless anyone out there wants to take on the challenge for me!? – as I do believe in it still. Times have changed since then, too. Maybe one day will come sooner than I think…🤷🏼♀️
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