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

  • User researcher and designer at Tover.

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