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​A collaboration of Kim Do - Christina Dang - Dane Carlson AND 

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Roles

​User needs analysis Interaction Design  

3D modelling

Video Editing

​Softwares

​Photoshop Illustrator After Effects 

Rhino 3D

WanderFree is a mobility support railing system designed for elderly with mobility issues.

WanderFree offers an alternative solution for its vulnerable users by minimizing neglects of use while addressing the risk elevated by urgency, short distance, and memory loss that is not met by standard walkers.

​Problem Overview

How might we help to remind patients to use their cane/ walkers and solve functional challenge?

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Practice of mobility aids, such as walkers and canes, aren’t embraced by elderly due to several reasons:

Fear of losing pride and/or independence

Denial of illness and/or disability

Inconveniencing routine

Forgetfulness

​Problem Scenarios

​Resting Areas

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​Home

Bedroom

Night Time

​Nocturia

​Familiarity

​Support Systems

Support systems determine whether the individual is encourage to use it or is aided enough.

Familiarity and routine may cause the individual feels a strain in their regular activity that they enjoy or feel they will lose their enjoyment of their regular activity with an added element.

Resting areas and the obstacles between travel determine whether the environment itself creates hazardous travel or lends itself to be the mobility aid.

People generally do not use walkers at home despite their supporting benefit outside of the home because:

The close proximities of resting areas make it seems unnecessary

Their bulky size, weight, and limited range of movement between travel in closed spaces.

When is help really needed?

We have identified a moment of opportunity that has been addressed by experts but neglected by the market. By the age of 60-70 years, 11-50% of people experience nocturia - the need to wake and pass urine at night. This reoccurring span of time has a high risk of falls due to:

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Short distance creating perceived unnecessity

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Hazards of low visibility and lack of monitoring in the night

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Influence of sleep disturbance coupled with urgency on decision making and forgetfulness

To create a design solution that reduces the risk of falling for those in need of mobility aid and suffering from nocturia in a bedroom setting - with an aim, but not restricted to, early stage dementia patients.

​Problem Framework

Increased visibility

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​Needs

Strengthened mobility

Improved independence

Safety

Comfort

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​Wants

Familiarity 

Convenience

Enriched pride

Access to support systems

​WanderFree- A railing system designed for mobility support

Access to desktop view mode will provide you full technical details of this product

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​The system is built with 2 axis; thus, providing users a wide range of movement 

Fall safe and brake system with rubber stopper and velcro trap

Adjustable handrest

Illuminating handle

​Handle Design Intentions

​Intuitive use with minimal interaction

Adjustable height

Comfortable and customizable

​Minimalistic aesthetic

​To be ceiling mount in user's bedroom

​It is capable of bearing weight standing and falling.

​It can be moved by minimal force

 Disclaimer: This project was designed purely for academic purposes and therefore, may not reflect the plans of Bay Crest.

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