Finger Splints & Jewellery
Right at the beginning of the year, I had been interested in the Eamses’ work with leg splints in the 1940s. As objects in their own right, they were beautiful, layers of veneers bent into interesting shapes. It had started
Finger Splints & Jewellery
Right at the beginning of the year, I had been interested in the Eamses’ work with leg splints in the 1940s. As objects in their own right, they were beautiful, layers of veneers bent into interesting shapes. It had started
Aesthetics & Prosthetics
Prosthetic limbs have interested me for a number of years. From my first visit to the Wellcome Collection, I was struck by the display of prosthetic arms and legs, how well made and detailed they were in comparison to the
Aesthetics & Prosthetics
Prosthetic limbs have interested me for a number of years. From my first visit to the Wellcome Collection, I was struck by the display of prosthetic arms and legs, how well made and detailed they were in comparison to the
Crutches + Crochet = Crutchet
My Mum came to visit me earlier this year and we decided to start playing around with crochet and knitting. This is something that I had shown little interest in during my childhood and teenage years, however I was interested
Crutches + Crochet = Crutchet
My Mum came to visit me earlier this year and we decided to start playing around with crochet and knitting. This is something that I had shown little interest in during my childhood and teenage years, however I was interested
Defining the term ‘design for disability’
Design for disability sits within the wider practices of inclusive, universal and ethical design as described by Victor Papanek, Graham Pullin, Oliver Herwig et al. It is concerned with the provision of design outcomes aimed at bettering the lives of
Defining the term ‘design for disability’
Design for disability sits within the wider practices of inclusive, universal and ethical design as described by Victor Papanek, Graham Pullin, Oliver Herwig et al. It is concerned with the provision of design outcomes aimed at bettering the lives of
Dowdiness = Worthiness
Victor Papanek argues that designers should “design for people’s needs rather than their wants”1 however the desire for aesthetically pleasing, well designed medical aids is not a shallow desire to look good, to follow fashion or to conform to mainstream
Dowdiness = Worthiness
Victor Papanek argues that designers should “design for people’s needs rather than their wants”1 however the desire for aesthetically pleasing, well designed medical aids is not a shallow desire to look good, to follow fashion or to conform to mainstream
The Wheelchair
The wheelchair is possibly the most conspicuous symbol of disability. They are used by people with broken legs, back disorders, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, amputees and a whole plethora of disabilities too various to list here. In short: they are
The Wheelchair
The wheelchair is possibly the most conspicuous symbol of disability. They are used by people with broken legs, back disorders, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, amputees and a whole plethora of disabilities too various to list here. In short: they are
The Prosthetic Limb
The medical specialism of prosthetics is currently receiving a lot of attention and acceptance from design students, design companies, fine artists and even advertising agencies. It is, however a field of design for disability that has suffered from the ‘function
The Prosthetic Limb
The medical specialism of prosthetics is currently receiving a lot of attention and acceptance from design students, design companies, fine artists and even advertising agencies. It is, however a field of design for disability that has suffered from the ‘function
Hearing Aids
In former years, hearing aids got a bad reputation as unsightly and unfashionable, however they are subtly infiltrating mainstream fashion through a variety of means. Oliver Herwig states that “they are no longer a stigmatising device or a sign of
Hearing Aids
In former years, hearing aids got a bad reputation as unsightly and unfashionable, however they are subtly infiltrating mainstream fashion through a variety of means. Oliver Herwig states that “they are no longer a stigmatising device or a sign of
Conclusion
It seems that historically disabled people were not thought of as having a sense of fashion, when the opposite appears to be true, and designers are responding to this with clever takes on existing medical aids. Graham Pullin argues that
Conclusion
It seems that historically disabled people were not thought of as having a sense of fashion, when the opposite appears to be true, and designers are responding to this with clever takes on existing medical aids. Graham Pullin argues that
Introduction
My interest in the design and making of medical equipment, and in particular prosthetic limbs, stems from a deep fascination with hospitals, medicine, illness and disability. I enjoy looking at vintage medical equipment and I prefer to use ‘medical’ themed
Introduction
My interest in the design and making of medical equipment, and in particular prosthetic limbs, stems from a deep fascination with hospitals, medicine, illness and disability. I enjoy looking at vintage medical equipment and I prefer to use ‘medical’ themed
Hanna Mawbey - Creative Enquiry 