(ecetera): Kato
Conventional scissors are problematic on many levels for people with limited dexterity. Kato are stylish scissors with an encased blade for maximum safety that are operated by a simple downward push of the palm.
The Nana: Idea?
An aluminium clothes hanger shaped like an aesthetic question mark with an extended arm for people to reach for clothes hung on high racks. The arm can be unscrewed for easy packing and the hook rotated 45 degrees to allow clothes to be hung on wall edges.
Springboard: PatLock
The PatLock or Pattern Lock was inspired by a visually-impaired member of the design team. It does away with the need to memorise a sequence of numbers using pattern recognition instead as a navigational method thus opening up an entire spectrum of market possibilities for other products.
NafNaf: Myst_ry Map Co™
Myst_ry Map Co.™ redefines the experience of navigating the way to a party. Guests begin the adventure by peeling off the perforated strips of their invitation to a 'mystery' function to discover the sequential cues to the final destination. Cues are imbued with the delicate sights, scents and sounds of the journey as experienced a visually impaired person. Braille translations are embossed on top of the text cues to add another dimension.
Panasonic: The Drift
A compact shelving system that addresses the problem of shelf height, inspired by Philip, a wheelchair user who finds many objects out of reach. It works by shifting shelves up and down at the press of a button. The same number of books can be housed as conventional bookcases and the system used in homes, libraries or retail spaces for an interactive ambience and easier browsing.
