Vivienne Classic Cook
A dual-basket air fryer with a built-in hot pot, aiming to make your cooking experience easier and upgrade your healthy lifestyle.
Duration
4 weeks
Skills & Tools
Product Visualization, Procreate, Fusion 360, KeyShot
Market Research
Dry mouth, motor issues, and swallowing disorders are key Parkinson's symptoms that increase the risk of oral health problems and make flossing challenging and unsafe.
90%
50%
80%
Hand Tremor / Stiffness
Swallowing Difficulties
Seek Independence in Daily Routine
User Needs
Parkinson's symptoms increase the risk of oral health problems and make flossing challenging and unsafe. Water flossers are recommended, but current products on the market are not Parkinson's friendly.
Strength & aiming required to set up & refill
No grip support
Small and hard-to-press buttons
Risk of water choking
Benchmarking
Existing solutions rely on add-on accessories to assist hand movement, increasing complexity and intimidation. There's an opportunity for an inclusive design that is safe, intuitive, and convenient for both disabled users and general consumers.
Parkinson's inclusive features
General consumer design
Fine motor required
Ease of handling
Opportunity
Design Goals
Analyzing how the current product in the market vs the new design solution work.
Current product in the market vs New solution
Concept Exploration
Brainstorming ergonomic forms with different grip-support solutions from built-in hand straps to wall or desk-mounted arms.
CAD Exploration
Initial Model Iterations
Second Model Iterations
Final Model Iterations
Materiality
Initial Model Iterations
Introducing
AQUA - Parkinson-friendly Water Flosser
AQUA is a water flosser designed for people with Parkinson’s disease, featuring an ergonomic supportive handle and an integrated suction system to help prevent water aspiration during use.
Key Components
Built-in suction
Accessible release button
Magnetic twist-lock
USB-C charging
1 Click
Water pressure & Suction "ON"
3 Clicks
Water pressure & Suction "OFF"
Power Off
Lights automatically off after turning red
2 Clicks
Water pressure "ON"
Suction "OFF"
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