Final Design Presentation
Board 1: Th Journey From the Brief to Final Ideas Board 2: The Final Design and Overall Feedback
Prototype time!
As the journey is the key to any learning process, we decided to document in a video how we are making the prototype. Pure enjoyment 3D Printing of the smallest parts 3D Printing of the largest parts.
Final Design Proposal
Project Overview: This project focuses on the creation of a multifunctional cane that combines both practical features and an elegant aesthetic inspired by Spanish culture, particularly Flamenco dance. The cane should offer support and versatility for elderly or mobility-challenged users while incorporating unique design elements that blend form and function. Key Features: Handle Features: Pill Storage: A discreet compartment integrated into the handle releases a pill box with a gentle press. This provides easy access to daily medication for users who need it. Bag Hook: A subtle notch or hook on the handle for the easy attachment of bags, enhancing convenience for users carrying extra items. Flamenco-Inspired Glow-in-the-Dark Details: Organic, flowing curves along the handle, inspired by the elegance of Flamenco dance, both enhancing aesthetic appeal and increasing visibility in low-light environments. Body Features: Collapsible Mechanism: An internal elastic cord enables the cane to fold into a compact form, making it easy to store and carry. Perfect for users on the go. Ergonomic Design: The cane's body is carefully designed for maximum comfort, featuring interchangeable feet that ensure a secure grip and optimal support for a range of users. Adaptable Terrain Support: The cane includes two interchangeable feet with a twist-and-lock mechanism. These feet are designed for different terrains, such as beaches, snow, or hiking trails, and provide enhanced stability and support. Dual-Purpose Hose Holder: A feature that serves as a hose holder for gardening tasks and as a mechanism to secure the cane when folded, combining convenience with versatility. Ergonomics: The cane is designed for maximum comfort and ease of use. The ergonomic handle provides a secure grip, minimizing strain on the user’s hand and wrist. Additionally, the interchangeable feet ensure greater stability across various terrains, such as beaches, snow, and hiking trails, ensuring a steady foundation in different environments. Mechanisms: Twist-and-lock Mechanism for Interchangeable Feet: This mechanism allows users to easily attach or remove the feet, adapting the cane for different surfaces (e.g., beach walks, snowy conditions, hiking trails). Foldable Design with Internal Elastic Cord: Facilitates easy folding and unfolding of the cane, providing convenience for users on the go. If you want to see in more detail, you can check this website: https://www.amazon.com/CLOKTA-Folding-Cane-Lightweight-Stick-Canes/dp/B0CFJH7PWQ?th=1 Pull-out Mechanism for Pill Box: Integrated into the handle, providing easy access to medication when needed. Accessories: Hose Holder: An accessory that serves as a hose holder for gardening tasks. Elastic Circular Rubber: An accessory that wraps around the cane and secures it when it is folded. Aesthetic Inspiration: The cane’s aesthetic is inspired by the graceful movements of Flamenco dance, particularly the swirling curves of the dancer’s skirt. Instead of replicating the intricate details of the dance, the design abstracts the circular lines and fluidity into a modern and subtle form. This captures the essence of the dance’s elegance without being overly literal. The glow-in-the-dark accents enhance both the artistic and functional aspects of the cane, ensuring visibility in low-light settings. Materials: Aluminum Alloy or Carbon Fiber (Cane Shaft): Lightweight yet durable, offering…
Based on what features Scarlet and Cristina liked we have come up with two refined design ideas. In our Zoom call, they said that it is not a bad idea to conceptualize the designs. We worked on mainly two personas and designed them accordingly. 1. Cane for Active Seniors (REFINED DESIGN IDEA 1) (Vizcom geneated) Features Of The Cane Telescopic System (Adjustable Height): Users can modify the height of the cane to meet their demands by adjusting its length. The cane's telescoping mechanism aids in its adaptability to various users and circumstances. Ergonomic Hand Grip: By offering a comfortable grip, the ergonomic handle lessens the strain that extended use places on the user's hand and wrist.The general form and construction of the cane are modeled after the design of running prosthetic legs, which are renowned for their stability and effective energy transfer. This design may contribute to improved movement and balance. Glow in the Dark: The cane's ability to glow in the dark improves user safety by making it simple to find in dimly lit or dark areas. Compact Storage (Gets Smaller): The cane is easy to store or move when compressed to around 60 cm. Users who might need to put the cane away while not in use might benefit from this functionality. Pill Storage & Walking Light: For users who need to carry medication with them, the cane's pill storage box is helpful. In order to improve sight at night or in dimly lit areas, there is also an integrated light at the bottom that illuminates the ground ahead. Persona Card 1 Benefits For Seniors Enhanced Mobility and Independence: Seniors can more easily traverse outside areas thanks to the cane's steadiness on a variety of surfaces. Seniors who have more mobility may be more inclined to engage in social activities like going on walks with others, attending community events, or just hanging out with friends. The cane helps individuals continue an active social life by improving mobility and comfort.Increased Confidence in Social Contexts: With features like a built-in light, glow-in-the-dark components, and an ergonomic hand grip, the cane gives seniors a sense of security when they're out, even in poorly lit areas. This self-assurance could encourage individuals to go out more frequently, go to parties in the evening, or maintain relationships with friends and family without fear of tripping or falling in the dark. Convenient Health Management: Seniors who are away from home for an extended amount of time can easily obtain their prescriptions thanks to the built-in pill storage. Seniors can join friends for extended outings, day trips, or activities without worrying about forgetting essential medications thanks to this convenience, which helps reduce any fears associated with managing health issues in social settings.Possibilities for Conversation and Social Engagement: A stylish, contemporary cane like this one can also spark an intriguing discussion. New social encounters may result from friends or others asking about its distinctive traits. By defying the stereotype of conventional mobility aids, a chic and creative…
INITIAL DESIGN IDEAS BY AYBÜKE
1.Seatable Cane The idea of a seated cane can be considered as a solution for elderly people who have problems walking or need to rest after walking for a short time. Thanks to its double-layered handle and its umbrella-like opening mechanism, it can be transformed into a chair without any space. When the handle part is used for sitting, it opens from the do 2. Storable Support Food shopping is as important for the elderly as it is for everyone else, and carrying the heavy items they buy when they go to the market can be a negative experience for them and they may avoid it. In order to prevent this and solve this problem, a product that gives them physical support and balance and allows them to store their purchases can make their daily lives easier. 3. Four Wheels This product aims to support the elderly in their physical activities. It provides more solid support for those who have great difficulty walking and gives them the opportunity to lean their backs and sit when they need to rest. The sitting part can be opened when used, and when not needed, it can be folded into a coffee table and they can put the items they take with them on it.
INITIAL DESIGN IDEAS BY YAĞMUR
1. Garden Buddy Cane: A Helping Hand for Seniors The design concept revolves around a specialized cane that integrates features to assist elderly users in gardening activities. As many older adults engage in gardening for its therapeutic benefits, this cane will provide both mobility support and gardening functionality, making it easier for them to enjoy their hobby while maintaining their independence. Design Features: Hose Connection Point:A durable attachment point on the cane allows for easy connection of a garden hose. This feature enables elderly users to water plants without bending or straining, ensuring they can care for their gardens comfortably. Hose Securing and Directing Head:The cane will incorporate a mechanism to secure and direct the garden hose. This could include adjustable clamps or guides that keep the hose in place while users water their plants, preventing tangles and ensuring efficient water distribution. Ergonomic Handle:The handle of the cane will be designed to be comfortable and easy to grip, possibly with padded or textured surfaces. This ensures that users can hold onto the cane securely while also maneuvering the hose. Lightweight Materials:Constructed from lightweight yet sturdy materials, the cane will be easy to carry around the garden, reducing fatigue for elderly users who may have limited strength. Storage Compartment:A small storage compartment can be integrated into the cane to hold gardening tools, gloves, or seed packets, allowing users to have everything they need at hand while they work in the garden. 2. Companion Cane: A Caring Design for Seniors and Their Pets The design concept revolves around a multifunctional cane not only providing support for walking but also includes features that cater to pet care, promoting an active lifestyle and social interactions for both seniors and their dogs. Design Features: Integrated Dog Waste Bag Dispenser: The cane will feature a discreet, attachable compartment for storing dog waste bags. This convenient dispenser allows seniors to easily access bags during walks, making it hassle-free to clean up after their pets. Collapsible Water Bowl: A foldable, lightweight water bowl will be integrated into the cane’s design. Seniors can quickly deploy the bowl to provide water for their dogs while out on walks. The bowl can be made from durable, easy-to-clean materials. Comfort Grip for Pet Leash: Design an additional, padded grip on the handle specifically for holding a dog leash, providing extra comfort during extended walks. This could reduce strain on the hand and wrist. 3.Customizable Cane & Workshop Experience This idea transforms the cane into more than just a mobility aid; it becomes a platform for creativity and social interaction among older adults. The cane’s design allows for personal customization, and workshops are organized to bring seniors together to decorate and personalize their canes. Design Features: Modular Customization: Interchangeable Covers: Users can attach and swap covers on the cane’s body. These covers can be painted, decorated with patterns, or adorned with knitted accessories to reflect personal stories or interests. Photo & Memory Compartment: Small, transparent compartments on the cane allow users to display family photos,…
Initial Design Ideas by Eylül
1.Cane Inspired by Leg Prosthetic Glow-in-the-Dark Finish: The cane is equipped with a luminous coating that glows in the dark This feature improves visibility during nighttime walks, which allows the user to more easily find the object and increase safety in dimly lit areas. Secure Gripping Surface: The handle and bottom of the cane are covered with, rubber. This ensures a firm grip, even in wet conditions, which is particularly useful for older people with less grip strength or balance. Stability Enhancements: This minimizes the risk of slipping, particularly when walking on various surfaces such as sidewalks or wet surfaces. The base of the cane features a rubber-tipped foot with a jagged surface that provides additional stability. The bottom of the cane is inspired by the prosthetic leg runners use. Curve for Leash for Pets: This ensures furry friends can walk with their owners. Since seniors can have a hard time both gripping the cane and leash, combining two of them in one hand makes the other free. This provides comfort in every area of life. Oscar Pistorius of South Africa runs in the men's 200-meter event at the Paralympic World Cup in May. Some observers have suggested Pistorius receives an unfair advantage from his carbon-fiber "blade" legs. My sketch 2. Cane for Local Market Days Hooks for Bags: Especially on local market days, seniors have difficulties carrying bags of fruits and vegetables. Going to local markets is one of the freedoms of seniors and they enjoy going there and socializing. This cane design aims to have hooks for bags so that seniors have one hand free which is important for balancing and communicating. Medical Storage Compartment: Users might be able to keep medication, such as an emergency inhaler, or a tiny pillbox. The pill box on the cane is attachable. Convenience and peace of mind may result from this, particularly for people with particular medical requirements. https://depositphotos.com/tr/photo/tired-elderly-man-carrying-two-grocery-bags-isolated-white-background-623842722.html 3. Cane with Wider Surface Portable and Compact: A foldable cane that is convenient to carry or store. For elderly people who might need to travel or store the cane in confined areas, this would be perfect. Integrated Flashlight: The handle has a small LED light that can be activated by pressing a button, making it useful in dimly lit or dark areas. Comfortable Grip: A handle with an ergonomic design that eases wrist and hand strain. Soft, textured material might be used to keep hands from slipping, even when they are sweating.