Motivating children with cerebral palsy to participate in playful exercise.
Motivating children with cerebral palsy to participate in playful exercise.
Motivating children with cerebral palsy to participate in playful exercise.
What would a contemporary dorm lamp look like?
Moving to a new environment can be challenging for a student, so prioritizing lighting, character, and comfort is key.
What would a contemporary dorm lamp look like?
Moving to a new environment can be challenging for a student, so prioritizing lighting, character, and comfort is key.
14 Weeks | Spring 2024 | Research & Industrial Design | Prototyping | Form Development | Individual Project
What would a contemporary dorm lamp look like?
Moving to a new environment can be challenging for a student, so prioritizing lighting, character, and comfort is key.
What would a contemporary dorm lamp look like?
Moving to a new environment can be challenging for a student, so prioritizing lighting, character, and comfort is key.
Play and stay healthy all day
Play and stay healthy all day
Play and stay healthy all day
Moveme is a balance bike designed for children with cerebral palsy ages 7 to 10. Encouraging them to engage in playful exercise while making physical activity fun and interesting.
Letting balance guide the way
Letting balance guide the way
Letting balance guide the way
Moveme lets the kid rest their upper body weight on the chest support, allowing them to focus on lower body mobility through stretching and movement.
Learning about Cerebal Palsy
Learning about Cerebal Palsy
Cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood, which affects movement, balance, posture, and hand-eye coordination. While it cannot be cured, physical therapy can significantly improve adaptability and quality of life.
Children with cerebral palsy can often feel unmotivated to start the day, reluctant to exercise, and hesitant to step out of their comfort zone. Their challenges and limited accessibility can make it difficult for them to engage in play, affecting their choices and opportunities.
Talking to Experts
Aragna Ker
Curatorial and adaptive Designer manager
“Designing for enhancing dexterity doesn't necessarily mean designing something new, but understanding what adaptive tools or modifications someone with cerebral palsy might need.”
Paula
"My lamp is the only light in my room, and sometimes it's not bright enough. I can't afford to buy another lamp."
Anonymous
Parent of a 7 year old kid with Cerebral Palsy
“The equipment that the doctors provided looked very medical and bulky. It is really hard to motivate my kid to use them.”
Brandon
"It’s really hard to find an affordable lamp that fits my style and my room’s aesthetic"
What would a contemporary dorm lamp look like?
Moving to a new environment can be challenging for a student, so prioritizing lighting, character, and comfort is key.
Lightbulb Moment
Lightbulb Moment
Reverse Ergonomics, Rethinking Physical Therapy
Reverse Ergonomics, Rethinking Physical Therapy
Reverse Ergonomics, Rethinking Physical Therapy
During an all-nighter at ArtCenter, my back started to hurt. I turned the chair around and used the backrest as a chest rest, it instantly relieved my neck pain and improved my posture.
Form for Friendliness
Medical equipment often looks clinical and harsh, making it unappealing or intimidating to kids. Through thoughtful form development, I aimed to create a design that feels inviting and fun, encouraging kids to engage with it.
Form Exploration Though Hands-On Prototyping
Form Exploration Though Hands-On Prototyping
Using the paper overlay method, I sketched the bike’s overall form and size, referencing measurements from average kids’ bikes for accuracy.
I built a full-scale cardboard prototype to evaluate the proportions and physical presence of the design. This helped me refine the dimensions and ensure it would fit my demographic.
After 3D printing a 1/4-scale model of Moveme, I added color to better visualize the final look and bring the concept closer to a realistic preview.
A journey to Confidence and Coordination on wheels
A journey to Confidence and Coordination on wheels
After acquiring new 3D modeling skills in my 3D Modeling 2 class, I remodeled the bike to make it appear more realistic and less like a toy by implementing a new CMF.
Leveling Up the Design
Leveling Up the Design
Leveling Up the Design
For this updated CMF board, I aimed for a more inclusive yet playful color scheme that enhances both the design and the overall product experience.
