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Improving the Usability of Walking Frames (Project)

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My fourth year dissertation project started with identifying the problems which the elderly face when using walking frames. A review of relevant literature aided in providing the basic knowledge on the elderly and theories of interest.
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
Standard 4 legged walkers and rollators were identified as the most commonly used walking frames.
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
A user group of three elderly users provided user insight in to the problems they face. A group of therapist also provided professional knowledge and opinions of walking frames.
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
Universal Design was a key theory of designing a product that could be used for any type of user.
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
Areas of focus as identified by the analysis of field research.
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
Observations of users identified subconscious movements and interactions
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
The design process of a more user friendly walking frame began with designing a new braking system
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
Conceptual designs of aesthetic appearance
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
A test model was required as proof of concept for the braking system. Standard castors were used for easy maintenance.
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
walker ROLLATOR Design for elderly universal design human centered design honours project Dissertation Usability
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