WAYCARER
The Brief: Design Project - Specification
The mission of the project was to
enable us to further develop our creative design vocabulary while exploring the links between research, design development and realisation. This brief provided us with an opportunity to undertake a small scale major project in preparation for the Level 6 Major Project.
My final solution to the brief was the WayCarer, an electronic walking frame for the elderly and infirm designed with the aim of encouraging them to participate in more outdoor activities through better mobility.
Project Completed: Spring 2019
RESEARCH
CURRENT MARKET
SURVEY RESULTS
INITIAL PRODUCT CONCEPTS
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
FEATURE PROTOTYPING
SOLIDWORKS PROTOTYPING AND DEVELOPMENT
BRANDING
FINAL LOGO
PHOTOSHOP VISUALS
This is the final solution for the WayCarer walking frame.
The frame is complete with stair-climbing wheels, with rubber tyre coating for grip on different terrains, gyroscopic assistance in order to keep the unit upright when the user puts weight on the frame and for going uphill/downhill. and ergonomically designed gripped handles with simple to use power/charging display UI.
FINAL VISUALS
Ergonomic Handles
Aluminium Handlebars, Optional Rubber Overlay
Electronics Housing
Injection-Moulded ABS Plastic
Power/Charging UI
Lighting Display for Charging Progress & Power On/Off Button
Frame Tubing
Aluminium Tubes
Frame Base/Electronics Housing
Injection-Moulded ABS Plastic
Stair - Climbing Wheels
Steel Frame & Alloys, Rubber Tyres
FINAL PRESENTATION BOARDS
