Redesign of a hand tool based on human factors and ergonomics of the hand and upper arm to fit a user's needs
Research
Looking at the existing market
Rubber vs. Wood Handle
Rubber
Pros: comfortable, thumb indent, end stopper
Cons: fingers do not fit well in finger grooves
Wood
Pros: sturdy, tapering shape
Cons: rigid in hand, causes wrist pain, overall uncomfortable, slippery due to shiny finish
Slight thumb indent along the top of the handle and finger grooves and a for a solid and comfortable grip
Gardening Wrist Ergonomics
The most common hand injuries from gardening include repetitive strain injuries, wrist tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
These occur due to repetitive actions, especially in a faulty position.
