A simple design-upgrade to the staircase handrail allows elders to take a break while climbing
One of my favorite things in the world is stumbling across a design that’s both creative yet so painfully obvious, it makes me wonder why…
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Students design a $300 ventilator for the pandemic’s medical equipment shortage
As we all do our part in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, our health professionals are working round the clock without the required protective gear or…
This carbon fiber rollator’s handle will hold your hand
We love universal designs especially when they provide the freedom to move. Mobility is an especially important aspect to our differently-abled demographic that relies on…
Shipping containers repurposed into portable ICUs to help health professionals fight Covid-19
The world’s health systems are feeling immense pressure to catch up with Covid-19’s reach and speed. With over 400,000 worldwide cases (and still growing), the…
Lie down and work from home without compromising on your productivity!
At first glance, the Altwork mechanical desk can remind you of the dentist’s work station but this is actually the craziest desk I have seen…
A medical device that gives you doctor-free monitoring from top to toe!
I am guilty of going to the doctor for the smallest concern because there is no way for me to analyze what requires immediate attention….
An inclusive speaker design that lets the blind see through music
Sometimes we can take the gift of sight for granted – we are fortunate to be reading this right now but we forget that vision…
Everyday Products get a special needs upgrade in these inclusive product designs!
Designers, all over the world, are beginning to realize how important it is to create products that promote inclusivity and take into consideration the requirements…
Inclusively designed washing machine that takes a new ‘angle’ on doing laundry
Taking everyday home appliances and turning them into inclusive design products is an art and the world needs more of it! While most kitchen appliances…
The humble vacuum cleaner gets an inclusive makeover
Over 10 million adults in the UK alone are affected by arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions making it extremely difficult to even do basic household activities…
This wearable can stimulate nerves to effectively cancel out hand-tremors… and it’s a watch too.
Less of a fitness wearable and more of a wellness wearable, the Cala Trio is a wrist-worn individually calibrated device that works to reduce essential…
A Logitech-inspired Braille calculator concept for the visually impaired!
Almost 285 million people in the world are visually impaired, with 39 million suffering from blindness, and another 246 million having low vision. In an…