A Little Sunshine Goes a Long Way
Sweet, sweet sunshine was the inspiration behind this innovative, hybrid hospital bed/wheelchair design by Lirong Yang. Just a bit of sun can go a long…
Medical
Umm… Why don’t inhalers stand up?!
Even though I’ve used one, I never realized that asthma inhalers aren’t designed to stand upright… and it’s quite strange because there’s no real reason…
One Clever Crutch
The crutch is one of the most simple, time-tested walking aids available, yet Berlin-based design office Werksdesign has found a way to enhance it with…
Medicine Made Easy
Syrup medications have their advantages, but that whole over-the-cap plastic dosing cup is a design drag! Small, delicate, easily misplaced and hard to read, it’s…
One Sexy Walker!
I love how designer Manuel Hess put it… “a walker doesn’t have to look like a disease itself.” Harsh but SO true! His proposal for…
We Heart this Design for New Parents
Use Belly Bean to check on baby’s heartbeat at any time! Unlike other designs loaded with wires and numerous confusing buttons, this minimalist twist on…
Kitsch Mobile Chair for the Lazy and the Needy
A lot of folks with mobility issues will much rather endure the pain and walk with sticks than use a wheelchair at home. The ILY-I…
Never Get Lost at Sea
Time is the plain and simple difference between life and death at sea. This is especially true for water sports enthusiasts like surfers and skiers…
Aging Never Looked So Good!
It might not be relevant to you NOW, but one day, there’s a good chance you might need a walker, my friend! The unfortunately reality…
Swipe right for sanitation!
So swiping isn’t just good for your love life, it’s a great hygienic habit too! That sentence didn’t make sense, right? The Swipe door handle…
The Life + Life Jacket
The entire idea of having a smaller life jacket for a child seemed good until I saw the Connect Life Jacket. It made me ask…
A Glucose Meter Makeover
Manage your blood sugar on the go with the BG1! It documents your health stats and automatically records and tracks readings which are instantly uploaded…