MOBIEL is a tool that addresses the day-to-day needs of commercial urban farmers; meaning people who grow food on urban land and sell it to markets, restaurants and other businesses. This cart has all the basic features of a wheelbarrow with the added benefit of organized tool storage, and the ability to be attached to a bicycle to carry tools and produce across longer distances; for instance, from the farm to the market or from one plot to another.
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2012AllSet is a jacket designed for people suffering from Parkinson’s disease. This training wearable promotes the formation of new neural pathways for routine movements, in order to facilitate energy conservation. Symptoms of the disease are most often triggered or worsened by fatigue and stress, so reducing these factors makes daily activities easier. The jacket functions as a passive reminder system, promoting certain motions over others. For example, when swiping an access card, it is easier...
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2012Bicycle frame design inspired by Japanese Origami. Rendered using Adobe Photoshop CS5.5
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2012The focus of this class project was reducing the consumption of disposable paper cups in coffee shops, by promoting the use of reusable containers such as mugs and tumblers. Through extensive user research and testing, we established that the most effective tactics for behaviour change involve providing benefits to eco-conscious coffee consumers, instead of shaming those who flaunt paper cups. What makes Perk a successful design: - it provides sustainable incentives, - engages the consumer...
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2011Imagine if heart rate monitoring and social networking collided. Omeos is a stress regulating device, based on the principle of mutual support among friends and partners. This device uses sensor technology to assess stress levels and initiate contact through non-verbal communication.