Gripped Door Handle Opener
Impaired Grip User
Time Length: 5 Weeks
Description
This project topic was working to create an object that makes it easier for one to use that has grip impairments.
One thing that people with grip impairments have difficulty with is turning door handles. A collapsible tool with a gripped hook was developed to enable people with grip impairments to turn door handles more easily. Additionally, the tool was further designed to be useful to wheelchair bound people. The tool extended so that the wheelchair bound person could maneuver through a doorway more easily while keeping the door open on their own with ease.
This project topic was working to create an object that makes it easier for one to use that has grip impairments.
One thing that people with grip impairments have difficulty with is turning door handles. A collapsible tool with a gripped hook was developed to enable people with grip impairments to turn door handles more easily. Additionally, the tool was further designed to be useful to wheelchair bound people. The tool extended so that the wheelchair bound person could maneuver through a doorway more easily while keeping the door open on their own with ease.
Problem
Problem
Problem
How can I create an object to help with grip impairment users?
How can I create an object to help with grip impairment users?
How can I create an object to help with grip impairment users?
Goals
Goals
Goals
Challenges
Challenges
Challenges
Creating a handle that is easy to use. Also making it so it can be stored as easliy as possible.
Create a door handle opener to make it easier on one with grip
impairment issues
Create a door handle opener to make it easier on one with grip
impairment issues
Physical Models
Physical Models
Physical Models
Physical Models
While ideating and making sketches I came up with multiple iterations. During this process I decided to pursue three different design directions and test them all.
While ideating and making sketches I came up with multiple iterations. During this process I decided to pursue three different design directions and test them all.
Testing Video
Sketching Ideation Process
Sketching Ideation Process
Sketching Ideation Process