Chair project

Physical Disabilities

solution

existing products

Neurodivergent

Elderly

Physical Disabilities

purpose

problem

solution

relevance

purpose

problem

solution

Chair being uncomfortable causing sensory overload or not suiting the mental needs of the person, they become distracted and restless and are unable to engage in their activities

fidget foot bands below the chair can be helpful, chairs that spin and move as well as a wobble cushion can meet sensory needs, high accessibility

wobble chairs, chairs with bands, rocking chairs

chair is intended to help the person be comfortable and have room to move which will help them focus in class, work or at home

relevance

this is relevant as almost 20 percent of the world's population are neurodivergent

struggling to get out of the chair without support from someone else, uncomfy chair worsening arthritis and pains

arm rests and rocking movement can help elderly person to push up and out of the chair

rocking chairs, walking frames, chairs with arm rests

chair is intended to help elderly people be comfortable as they tend to have arthritis and other chronic pains, be easy to use and get out of with little to no assistance

this is relevant now as there is an increase in aging population so more elderly people will require a chair

existing products

purpose

relevance

problem

adjustable platforms for wheel chairs can be useful to elevate the perosn, high levels of comfort for those with chronic pain and accessibility

this is relevant as 10 percent of the world's population have a physical disability

chair is intended to be easy for someone with physical needs to use, it can be adjusted for their needs (wheelchairs, loss of limbs, chronic pain ect) and be highly comfortable to be in and get out of

wheelchairs, adjustable chairs, platform chairs

inaccessible chairs only designed in mind for able bodies making the chair redundant or hard to use