Group Generation:
Problem Statement 1: Design a product that allows amputees to independently lift and grab heavy objects while implementing a safety element.
Each idea below demonstrates a tool or method that would make lifting heavier objects easier. Some include a forklift element, while others focus more on balance.
Problem Statement 2: Design a product that allows amputees to neatly put a fitted sheet on their bed in a timely manner.
The ideas below include easier ways to get each corner of the sheet to stay on the bed.
Problem Statement 3: Design a product that allows amputees to efficiently fold/hang clothes in a timely manner that reduces wrinkles.
The ideas below include tools that improve hanging and folding clothes.
Problem Statement 4: Design a product that allows amputees to independently fasten shoes in a timely manner.
The ideas below are tools that make tying shoes easier, and also different shoe designs that would eliminate the task of tying shoes in general.
Individual Generation:
Darren Delimond:
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows amputees to efficiently fold/hang clothes in a timely manner that reduces wrinkles.
This product is just a redesign of a regular hanger without the portion to hang pants, this allows amputees the ability to quickly slide the hanger through what even clothing they would like to hang.
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows amputees to independently fasten shoes in a timely manner.
This product are to halves of a single shoe that allows amputees to place their foot into one half and fasten the other half with supported strap that can be tightened like a belt to adjust to comfort level. Lastly the two portions are given a extra component to stay together with magnets between the two pieces.
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows amputees to independently lift and grab heavy objects while implementing a safety element.
This product in theory is a fordable ladder with a basket attached for holding whatever item the user is trying to carry, there’s a crank lever to adjust the height of the basket an once the individual has safely placed the items in the basket he/she is able to retrieve the it by turning the lever the opposite direction, lowering the basket.
Janie Rafoth:
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows amputees to independently fasten shoes in a timely manner.
The idea below demonstrates a person using a chair to tie their shoe. There is a tool on the side of the chair that allows them to loop the other shoelace through.
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows amputees to independently lift and grab heavy objects while implementing a safety element.
The idea below shows a person with a velcro tool hanging around their neck. This allows them to put velcro on the object and have an easier time carrying the heavy object.
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows amputees to efficiently fold/hang clothes in a timely manner that reduces wrinkles.
The idea below shoes a tool that connect socks together. I noticed when I fold my laundry, I struggled the most with pairing socks together. This tool allows you to connect the socks by inserting the tool in each sock and turning them inside out to pair.
Alex Martin:
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows them to independently fasten their shoes.
The quick hook shoe would utilize a hook attached to four elastic shoelaces to quickly be able to pull all the string tight and hold the shoe in place while allowing operation with only one hand.
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows amputees to independently and safely lift heavy or oddly shaped objects.
The smart storage closet would feature shelves that use hydraulics to lower the shelf down to a more manageable height to ease the process of storing items out of the way.
Putting on a Bed Sheet:
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows amputees to neatly put a fitted sheet on their bed in a timely manner.
The design below depicts an adjustable clip at each corner of the bed sheet and each corner of the mattress that way you can just clip it and go without the worry of a corner popping up.
Colin Mortemore:
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows amputees to neatly put a fitted sheet on their bed in a timely manner.
The picture below illustrates an inflatable frame that slips in and out of bedsheets that come with the frame. This frame inflates automatically to make the bed without the user even touching it, then deflates to make the comforter and sheets comfortable to use.
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows amputees to neatly put a fitted sheet on their bed in a timely manner.
The picture below is a bed pad with foldable firm corners. They flip up when you want to take the sheet off and then flip down to secure it to the pad. This pad slips snuggly on top of the mattress.
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows amputees to independently fasten shoes in a timely manner.
Instead of redesigning a shoe, why not redesign the way the shoe is tied? This uses a tool that can be operated one hand and uses a twist method to tie the shoe.
Justin Heller:
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows amputees to neatly put a fitted sheet on their bed in a timely manner.
The picture below is a bed that has retractable poles on each respective corner. On each pole, there will be a hook to place each corner of the fitted sheet. It will then have a button to return the sheet onto the mattress.
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows amputees to efficiently fold/hang clothes in a timely manner that reduces wrinkles.
This product is a machine that will fold your clothes. Your clothes enter through the top of the machine and exit through the bottom coming out nicely folded in a timely matter.
Problem Statement: Design a product that allows amputees to independently lift and grab heavy objects while implementing a safety element.
This is a product that will help grab items from a shelf or on the ground. It has a button that will retract its various “hands” to help grab the respective items.
