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Crutches - Coggle Diagram
Crutches
MATERIALS
durability
resistance
easily manipulated
non-ferrous metals
aluminium
recyclable
absorbing impact
rubber?
observe work of others' materials-wise to further brainstorm other options
ERGONOMICS
situational/ circumstantial adaptation
defeats problem of crutches sliding/falling off
base/feet adaptation
wider?
would that impact the overall ease of movement?
sore arms - less involvement?
pain in upper hurt leg from "hanging" while walking
create support
elastic supportive built-in system from each crutch?
= adaptable
angle at which to position the crutches - unnatural
CIRCUMSTANCES
Chronic illnesses
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
problems with movement of joints and muscle elasticity
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
inability to control voluntary muscle movements
link to safety?
Temporary injuries
athletes
stress fractures
current problems
balance and stability
speed
muscle aches
environment (i.e. location)
schools
rapid mobility - crucial
social - streets
uneven, bumpy, possibly harmful
FUNCTION
multifunctional approach
becomes sitting device?
upper body stretching
built in
hollow?
current limited hand mobility
unhelpful; loss sense of autonomy
what features are present in most/all crutches nowadays? Why?
AESTHETICS
target audience
vibrant?
modern?
simplistic?
neutral colours
texture
smooth - avoids injuries
padding for comfort?
SAFETY
research the current safety issues associated with crutches
minimising the possibility of falling
emphasis on people using crutches for the first time
user + others
minimise risk of hurting/hitting other people
stop instability of crutches by themselves
CLIENT
price
renting vs. buying
pairing up with institutions?
more profitable for all parties in regards to mass production
considerations for people that might not be able to afford current crutch prices
size
target = teenagers
often unexplored
small sizes more appealing?
FACTORS
social & cultural
stigma associated with physically impaired people
normalisation of usage
dynamic product
neutrality = vital
possible religious/cultural hesitancy in using external products
aim: least invasive as possible
environmental
the 6 Rs
obsolescence & end of life
disassembly
larger parts = better & easier
would people pay more for more sustainable crutches?
