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Nomad Lightweight and Simple Wheelchair for Your Comfort

TheFuture — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:13:30 +0000

The Nomad Wheelchair concept is the outcome of Mark Owen’s continuous effort with his brother Jon and Angela Gidden, a furniture designer of Studio SDA, after he got paralyzed in a motorbike accident. The inconveniences and difficulties he has faced with the traditional wheelchairs became the key turning point of Mark to make an innovative wheelchair that can overcome all those problems successfully. Finally, the lightweight and minimal mobility device reached the production house with the money he got from his personal injury claim. The simple and sleek wheelchair excludes all the unnecessary elements and has been structured in a comfortable and contemporary way where a person can sit and roll for longer time without getting irritated.

Designer : Mark Owen

Roll.Charge.Light.Protect Wheelchair Glows Brightly During The Night

TheFuture — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:47:29 +0000

Wheelchairs would be dangerous for open ride especially when users go out during dark night. “Roll Charge Light Protect” Project demonstrates a concept wheelchair that has lights for other people to notice the wheelchair, offering a remarkable safety system. This lights get power from movements of the wheels, thus, it is a good way to save energy. There are a set of LEDs under the wheel cover that glows brightly during the night. A magnet is helping generating electricity by rotating and the generated electricity is conveyed by the Coil to the LEDs. The wheel and the magnet are bridged with a Gear, protected by a Small Cover. The LCD panel shows readings about remaining amount of electricity and how long the user will be able to use it.

Designer : Mingoo Kim, Yunjin Chang, and Sueun Park

X30 Next Generation WheelChair

TheFuture — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:18:11 +0000

The X30 wheelchair has been designed keeping in mind the strain that the physically challenged have to undergo in situation where there is no help in hand. Designed by Danish designer Ulrik Svenningsen, the design helps in reducing the strain in hands, and shoulder which some times leads to injuries to them and also puts the device for long term use and improves comfort and mobility. Also these wheelchairs are strong, long lasting and easier to maneuver while going up the inclined surfaces and ramps etc. and also address the issue of transferring the user to and from the wheelchair. Definitely a touching thought for a practical thought.

Designer : Ulrik Svenningsen

“Kure”, A Unique Dining Table Concept To Save Some Space

TheFuture — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:19:54 +0000

“Kure” (also known as ’sphere’ in Turkish) is a futuristic concept table designed in the shape of a flower for your family dinning room. This table is shaped as a sphere when closed and once you open, it can occupy any corner of the house. A light source is fitted in the centre of the table which offers a blue light to the base of the table. This full-fledged dinning table accommodates six dinning chairs which can also be used for some other purpose. Kure is surely a space cushion more favorable for family dinners and aims to bring together the whole family.

Designer : Fatih Can Sarioz via Homedosh via TheDesignBlog

Audi Quattroflex Car Concept with No Roof and Expandable Seating

TheFuture — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:12:27 +0000

Audi Quattroflex is an incredible concept designed by Alexey Bykov that deserves our attention. This unique design requires two cylinders, control joystick, four wheels and the passenger area. The flexible materials allow wheelbase to expand or contract for customizable seating. The chairs are very practical and very complaint so that they can be changed the way you want. This car is without any steering wheel because it can be easily controlled through joystick located in the centre of the vehicle which provides the possibility of the driver to stay on the left or the right side of the car. Overall, this concept shows creative use of technology.

Designer : Alexey Bykov

Extremis Gargantua Multi-Functional Garden Table

TheFuture — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:21:03 +0000

Here comes something useful and creative for your garden furniture. Gargantua is a multi-functional garden table that can accommodate 8 people at one time. There are 4 benches that can be deranged and replaced by a wheelchair or a highchair. You can install its benches according to your height. If all the benches are in the highest position, this table can accommodate 12 people but you would require some extra chairs for this. This multi-functional table can be used for family gatherings, small get-together and kid’s party. This beautiful creation is made up of stainless steel, teak and gal vanished metal. It serves as a perfect combination of comfort, quality and functionality.

Designer : Extremis via HomeDosh

Freemode Lightweight Wheelchair Made of Fiberglass

TheFuture — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:05:16 +0000

‘Freemode’ the new chair design by John Dyson, has been designed with the motto of helping the people with disabilities to gain more freedom and personal space. The chair with its innovative storage/collapsibility can be used both for personal and as well as hospital. It is easy to use and highly functional thus for collapsing the chair the necessity of usage of hands is not there. Also the base material used is that of fiber glass as the chair is exposed to different environments like shower and toilet functions which involve water. Thus this is a practical solution for the physically challenged.

The “Freemode” is the only one of its kind. This chair is designed with the aspiration to help the many people with disabilities gain more freedom and personal space which is so often compromised. With its innovative storage/ collapsibility it has potential to be used personally and in hospitals/ nursing homes where minimal storage space is required.

The simplicity of the quick release pins on the hub of the main wheel and also at the top of the castor wheels, means they can easily be removed and packs in on top of the collapsed commode frame in a carry case.

Under influence from John Dyson, a good design is designed from the inside out. This chair was designed using the same process so everything which is on the chair has been designed specifically to be there and is an integral part of the chairs design.

The “Freemode” is highly functional and easy to use. This design means that there is no hand dexterity required to assemble or collapse the chair. There is currently only one model available which is considered to be collapsible. It is made by a New Zealand company but it requires extremely good hand dexterity in order to collapse and assemble the chair as its joints are made from wing nuts and bolts.

Fiberglass is used in many water sports equipment design. As this chair is required for both shower and toilet functions it will be able to live up to the required expectations and with such a durable surface material, it will be easy to fix in years to come.

While designing the chair, Julie was careful to consider how it would be manufactured. Working closely with a local ‘glass’ expert, on some areas of the design, Julie made sure the chair was designed so that it could be made in three easy moulds. An alternative to fiberglass would be ABS.

There is a severe lack of disability design being done both nationally and internationally and with increasing elderly numbers and other lifestyle factors, more and more people may require a commode at some stage of their lives.

Designer : Julie Clyde

Dine and Cook in a Single Table

TheFuture — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:58:18 +0000

A unique multi-functional dining table from Poggenpohl. It works for you as a kitchen table, cooking top, oven and also a refrigerator! Its stylish looks makes it suitable for every furniture type! This stylish multi-functional futuristic table also serves as a dining desk. The desk opens up to a steel plate, and a table to cut what you want to in the kitchen. It also comes with 3 pairs of stylish chairs that suits the table.

Its structure is made of stone with a woody and a glossy finish. This dining table helps a family stay closer and it will give your food a perfect garnish you would expect. The opening of the dining table is due to the functioning of the longitudinal engine regulator present in the midst of the table. This unique work from Pogenpohl is definitely going to help all the house wives. Too bad there is no more detail images we can use, we’ll keep you posted if they come up with more images.

Source : Poggenpohl via HomeTone

Voyage Barbeque Grid

TheFuture — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:52:59 +0000

VOYAGE is a moveable outdoor barbeque ensemble with a complete range of equipment and furniture integrated into its design. VOYAGE is a product specially designed for people who enjoy outdoor barbeques. A complete range of equipment and furniture, such as the barbeque cooking unit, dining table, chairs, cupboard, dishwasher, refrigerator, and even an iPod station are integrated in its design. This makes the process simple, convenient and interesting. The circular tabletop not only brings the whole family together, it also provides for better communication and participation.

With VOYAGE, the users are able to indulge in the process of preparing and consuming a barbeque. Equipped with all the necessary functions and accessories, users are able to wheel this moveable barbeque ensemble to their favourite spot and set up the barbeque conveniently. The chairs are foldable, which can be hung on the table. The integration of the cupboard, dishwasher, refrigerator, and iPod station makes the barbeque process enjoyable.

Designer : He Cheng, Luo Wanlan, Zhang Wenjun, Liao Hui

Levo : Hospital Transport Chair

TheFuture — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:35:33 +0000

Do you know that based on research, the collapsible transport chairs are difficult for the uninitiated to open or close ? And by horizontally stacking the chairs, space-saving is increased by a third and the chairs are always ready to use. Based on that goal and the high volume patients in a Mega Hospital, Aaron Daley designed “Levo” to address the need for conspicuous storage and intuitive usage.

Levo also removes the traditional mechanical adjustments such as the collapsible footrests and replacing them with a single foot platform, which make Levo becomes a safer and more intuitive experience. The platform serves as both a leg-lifter and a brake, thus eliminating the need for unnecessary bending. This benefits the patient and the attendant pushing the chair.

Designer : Aaron Daley