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Special Needs

We love it when designers and brands think of using their products and helping make life easier for users with special needs. We cover stories of products specifically created to be more inclusive and aid those that need a little extra help.

This Japanese capsule hotel-inspired cardboard emergency shelter unfolds to two levels!
Awards News — 6th Jul 2021

This Japanese capsule hotel-inspired cardboard emergency shelter unfolds to two levels!

Medical innovations designed to boost and transform modern day healthcare!
Medical — 6th Jul 2021

Medical innovations designed to boost and transform modern day healthcare!

These prefab cabins require zero assembly and unfold into shelters in case of emergencies!
Architecture — 27th Jun 2021

These prefab cabins require zero assembly and unfold into shelters in case of emergencies!

The ‘Tough Turban’ uses a fabric 15x stronger than steel, to empower Sikh motorcyclists to ride safer
Fashion — 24th Jun 2021

The ‘Tough Turban’ uses a fabric 15x stronger than steel, to empower Sikh motorcyclists to ride safer

This tiny convertible A-frame structure is a part kiosk + part shelter designed to aid Ecuador’s unhoused population
Architecture — 20th Jun 2021

This tiny convertible A-frame structure is a part kiosk + part shelter designed to aid Ecuador’s unhoused population

This smart desk gadget doubles as a stretching aid to keep you moving while working!
Appliances — 18th Jun 2021

This smart desk gadget doubles as a stretching aid to keep you moving while working!

This washing machine tilts open so no need to bend and makes doing laundry super easy!
Appliances — 8th Jun 2021

This washing machine tilts open so no need to bend and makes doing laundry super easy!

These bone-conduction headphones for the hearing impaired lets them hear music fashionably!
Gadgets — 5th Jun 2021

These bone-conduction headphones for the hearing impaired lets them hear music fashionably!

This IKEA-inspired home accessory mounts in your entryway for one stop family gathering!
Appliances — 3rd Jun 2021

This IKEA-inspired home accessory mounts in your entryway for one stop family gathering!

Amazon’s Amazen meditative boxes and new safety program plans to reduce workplace injuries by 50%
Announcements — 28th May 2021

Amazon’s Amazen meditative boxes and new safety program plans to reduce workplace injuries by 50%

This foldable wheelchair comes with a height-adjustable function, helping users be more independent
Medical — 13th May 2021

This foldable wheelchair comes with a height-adjustable function, helping users be more independent

Bose officially launches SoundControl hearing aids, making its audio tech more inclusive and accessible
Audio — 12th May 2021

Bose officially launches SoundControl hearing aids, making its audio tech more inclusive and accessible

This at-home physical therapy system tracks the progress of amputees to help improve recovery, health and fitness!
Appliances — 4th May 2021

This at-home physical therapy system tracks the progress of amputees to help improve recovery, health and fitness!

This electric wheelchair is a smart ride sharing service designed for inclusive micro-mobility!
Automotive — 4th May 2021

This electric wheelchair is a smart ride sharing service designed for inclusive micro-mobility!

This portable massage device takes the shape of a lacrosse ball for pinpointed muscle therapy at home!
Appliances — 3rd May 2021

This portable massage device takes the shape of a lacrosse ball for pinpointed muscle therapy at home!

This wearable + eye tracking medical device helps patients in the ICU communicate their needs for real-time medical treatment!
Appliances — 1st May 2021

This wearable + eye tracking medical device helps patients in the ICU communicate their needs for real-time medical treatment!

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