Brief
Design a product which supports active wheelchair users.
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This statistic taught me the importance of having a personal shopping tote that is cleanable.
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Front Mount Basket Adapter
PROS
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Removes load weight from lap
CONS
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Items are too low
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Makes the chair hard to turn
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Cross walk alerts are too bumpy
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ADA 01 Base Unit
PROS
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Hands-free operation
CONS
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Could slip out from under the seat pad
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Inconvenient when wearing a dress
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Handicap Shopping Cart
PROS
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Easy to see the items in your basket
CONS
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Hard to maneuver
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Could scratch your chair
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Too tall for some users
“How might we design a carrying device for people in wheelchairs that allows them to easily shop a store without the hassle of current shopping aids?”
Insight
“Attachments and accessories can damage my wheelchair which is not cheap.”
“I want something that I can easily wash and keep clean.”
Goals
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Hygienic personal shopping aid
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Easy to carry items in the store
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Relives perceived weight of heavy loads
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Does not damage or alter the wheelchair
Light
Fun
Simple
Proposed Solution
The design of Tote + Wheel solves two problems which people shopping in wheelchairs experience. Those problems are unsanitary carts and hard to manage shopping baskets.
Designed for hygienic shopping, the tote’s rigid structure is easy to clean. Additionally, its adjustable legs keep it stable and reduce the load’s weight.
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Two Position Support
Light Loads
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Heavy Loads
Available Finishes
Cherry
Mint
Blueberry
