The World’s First COOL Wheelchair
Inspired by a spinal injury of his own, designer Andrew Florence set out to redesign the wheelchair as we know it. The result is the…
Medical
The HexSkin
Quite recently I had a massive fall and busted open my knee. The wound was deep, wide and the kinds that cannot be stitched. I…
Transfusion Woes
Getting a transfusion is no fun and upon that the worry of the thang being administered properly is quite a worry amongst patients. To put…
Fashion-Inspired Insulin Delivery
Devina Kothari’s innovative solution for insulin delivery easily integrates into the user’s lifestyle with fashion-inspired wearable tech they can set and forget! It uses a…
The Real First Aid
The CORE Patient Recovery Vest is aimed at those workers who come first in contact with accident victims. It is designed to aid them establish…
Happy Hips for Pups
This clever canine creation, appropriately named “Hipster,” is a harness that helps rehabilitate dogs with hip problems such as dysplasia. The design serves not only…
One-Handed Bandaid
Designed for patients who must self-inject, like hemophiliacs and diabetics, Easy Aid makes the process of tending the post-puncture area easier. Unlike standard bandaids, the…
Pressure Sores No More!
Shift is a remarkable wheelchair cushion designed to heal and prevent pressure sores without interrupting users’ daily lives. Adaptable to any user’s body, the system…
IV Made Easy
However useful, IV units can and do become dangerous when neglected. In serious cases, the back-flow of blood from gravity can cause tremendous pain, phlebitis…
The Sweetest Smartwatch
While traditional blood glucose meters only display a snapshot of your levels, Sugar (love the name!) uses a continuous skin glucose meter to monitor how…
Adaptable Modern Mobility
Because no two terrain types are the same, the eV (named for its V-shaped frame) offers those with paraplegia versatile driving modes for tackling different…
The Overdose Angel
Drug overdose is made doubly dangerous because individuals fear facing the involvement of authorities and the associated penalties. Unfortunate but necessary, this redesign of an…