Design of an exoskeleton maturing with boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
An exoskeleton able to mature with boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The design ensures that the exoskeleton fits well with the needs and interests during different age.
Researcher:
Lindsey Vermeer
Design methodologies:
- Context mapping
- Creative session
- Metaphors
- Conceptualisation
- User scenario
Project type: Master Project
Integrated Product Design
Domain: Design for Healthcare
Design Level: Service Design/Product design
Outcome: Product / interaction
2020
Challenge
The challenge was to redesign the exoskeleton in such a way that it has the increased ability to mature with Duchenne boys from 10 to 17 years old. The exoskeleton needs to adapt to their changing physique as well as their interests to stay interesting for them.
The final design consists of three components: the exoskeleton with motion-sensing technology, the interface consisting of a coding and communication platform, and service with an expert checking the product regularly.
Lindsey Vermeer
Result
The final design consists of three components: the exoskeleton with motion-sensing technology, the interface consisting of a coding and communication platform, and service with an expert checking the product regularly.
Lindsey Vermeer
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User researcher and designer at Tover.
Marijke Melles
- +31 (0)15 27 87514
- M.Melles@tudelft.nl
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Room C-3-080
"A well thought-out medical product reflects the daily experiences of the medical practitioner."