Wheelchair Design, Ergonomics & Biomechanics

JoyjitAll, Biomechanics, Clinical, Design, Ergonomics

After writing the heading for this topic I realized that this would have to be a book to justify the topic. There are vast amounts of research analyzing propulsion biomechanics and efficiency, ergonomics and function, and posture and comfort. This article will not be able to do it justice, and merely serve as a taster and mainly be focussing on manual wheelchairs.   Unfortunately … Read More

Inclusive Design

JoyjitAll, Design

Inclusive design or Universal design is the process of designing a product or service that can be used by all people. During product development it is useful to identify the demographic that would be able to use the product. However ,for a better all round product it would be useful to include users of varying abilities, backgrounds and ages. “Universal design” … Read More