BearHug is an inflatable vest for deep pressure touch stimulation, for children with sensory processing disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. Deep pressure is a necessity for some of these individuals to help them feel good and ease their anxiety. It also can help them improve their ability to complete daily task at a more functioning level, reduce tantrums, and self-injury behaviors. BearHug inflates to give overall pressure whereas the current vests for therapy...
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2010Swirl is a laptop sleeve for rainy protection and surrounds the laptop safely with foam. It is a friendly reminder to keep love, play, and work in one's day for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
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2009Coffee-tea is an exploration of form; how two objects can connect and embrace, resembling the relationship between a couple. The two forms compliment each other and fit together equally, although they are opposite and parts of a whole like yin and yang.
Two matching cups with elegant handles come together with a serving plate. Coffee-tea is also a great table centerpiece when not in use.
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2008Aircraft bent plywood, lazer-cut holiday decoration that functions as an ornament and fruit holder. This ornament flat-packs into an envelope to mail to someone over the holiday season and brings them a new culture`s perspective of the winter holidays. Yalda was exhibited in `HolidayIntentions` and sold in the Wood Co-op gallery-retail store on Granville Island.
Yalda meaning birth, is a 6000 year old Iranian/Persian festival, occurring on the night of the winter solstice...
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2008This full-scale acoustic medical imaging device was designed to house this technology with a non-intrusive look for the patient. The shape was designed to look sturdy and friendly so that the patient feels comfortable under the device. Mounting the device is easy for the patient and technician as the table moves in all directions while remaining horizontal. The lower section of technology telescopes out of the device with the bed to image the patients various body parts...
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2008ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease is a progressive disease that destroys motor neurons which function to control the voluntary muscles resulting in paralysis. Eventually these individuals have a dropped-head from weakening neck muscles as they are no longer able to hold their head up. There is currently no neck-brace on the market made for these users that is adequate. The current neck braces are intended to completely immobilize the neck for individuals in recovery...
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2007Looking-lock is an interactive toy for children to engage in imagination and creativity. By re-using recycled cardboard and shoe-boxes, the child can create a fort to play in with keys to unlock peeking windows, or to embellish lids of shoe-boxes for hiding their secrets in.
This toy also encourages sustainability in the re-use of recycled materials and longevity. It also requires an interaction between parents and children to assist them in cutting the holes for the...