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Industrial Design Engineer
“How to help people with physical disabilities with everyday tasks using 3D printing technology?”
Let's find out!
Meet Beate
She was born without her right arm and with two fingers below her left elbow.
She’s mastered creative ways to tackle daily life.
... still, things like zipping a jacket can be tricky.
So I designed a clever little device to help her do it with ease and confidence.
So what is the problem?
She is able to reach down to the zipper.
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But has difficulty connecting the zipper
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One side requires to be pulled up, while the other needs a second hand to hold.
To help her achieve this tasks by herself
This was my creative process..
BEGIN
How to simulate a holding hand?
Check the requirements list
3D printable
1 - 3 printed pieces
Easy to take
Testing how to connect
More connection ideas!!
Product should stay with the user
Sew it into clothing
Apply the feedback
Redesign the button for stability and flexibility
Prototypes leading to final product
END
Connect to clothing
Understand the required movement...
Generate ideas...
Make prototypes to test...
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