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ERGO
Redesigning the bedpan:
a product used by everyone
but designed by none
CHALLENGE
The bedpan is a product that is used by everyone at least once in their lifetimes. Yet, it has a design that has remained unchained since the past 50 years despite it's obvious flaws. How might I understanding the current shortcomings to design a more ergonomic and user friendly product?
DURATION
Thesis project: 15 weeks
THESIS ADVISOR
Dr. Deana McDonagh, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
TOOLS
User Research, Empathic Modelling, Rapid Prototyping, 3D modelling using Solidworks and Keynote
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