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DesignerSara

Posted Wednesday, March 04, 2009 12:10 PM

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Hello All!

I'm looking for input on how household items could be better designed for those with arthritis.

I'm a senior studying product design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. I have chosen to focus my final project on designing a product to help people with lowered mobility and joint pain. Any suggestions would be great- from redesigning existing products that are difficult to use to developing a brand new product to updating something to a more elegant and beautiful form.

I've been attempting to fully understand the implications of arthritis, and find a hole in the market, but I realize that the best feedback comes from those of you who live with this everyday.

Any input is appreciated. Thank you!

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DesignerSara

Posted Monday, March 23, 2009 12:16 PM

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Hello again!

After much research, I have decided to redesign a walking cane. In response to input I have gained about both function and aesthetics of current canes on the market, it has been found to be a worthy product to investigate and hopefully improve upon.

Please let me know if you have any comments or complaints about current walking canes you may use.

Thanks again!
Sara

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starshine

Posted Sunday, April 12, 2009 12:39 AM

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I don't use a cane but I do have an idea. The problem with canes and arthritis is that you have to hold on to a cane with arthritic hands. A cane that takes that into consideration will really help.

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DeDe Appleby

Posted Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:07 PM

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I use a cane and am developing arthritis in my hands. A nice cushioned grip would be good or one you could add to an existing cane.

For a redesign of existing products, the foil or paper seals on containers need to have tabs big enough to grab.

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