The Color Of Pain

Paraplegic athletes who are into extreme sports like Sit-Skiing, Wheelchair Basketball and Ice Sledge Hockey and are subject to their risks. These sportspeople are often suffering from reduced or total loss of pain sense and don’t even realize that they are bruised or injured. The Bruise is a smart injury detection suit for Paraplegic Athletes.

Injuries that are left untreated for this segment can develop into a performance-hindering or even life-threatening condition.

How it works:

• The Bruise uses a recyclable pressure-sensitive film to indicate the severity of injuries.
• It is made of sweat-wicking stretch fabric for a comfortable supportive fit.
• Mesh inserts and ergonomic seams offer breathability and freedom for movement.
• High-risk areas are covered with disposable made-to-fit film inserts.
• If an area is excessively stressed during an accident, the film will irreversibly change color.
• After training or competing, injured areas can be easily spotted and dealt with.

Designers: Dan Garrett, Elena Dieckmann, Ming Kong & Lucy Jung

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Radhika Seth

Radhika Seth is a design and technology writer with over 18 years of experience covering products, innovation, and the ideas shaping design. She serves on the jury of international design competitions, including the iF Design Award, and hosts Yanko Design’s Design Mindset podcast. A former Ogilvy advertising professional, she has also taught Communication and Design Journalism, bringing together her experience across design, storytelling, brands, and media.

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