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postura system: improving balance by strengthening posture

The Postura vest is made to enhance posture and support buoyancy during water-based exercise and physical rehabilitation. The vest is the backbone to the Postura System and was designed and tested in under 4 months. The rest of the system is currently a work in progress.

project collaboration

In collaboration with the SRWC (aquatic and physical rehabilitation center) in Spring Texas, I was able to design, test, and validate solutions for people undergoing balance treatments. Using the principles of inclusive design, the initial vest concept became scalable to other users.

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PERSONAS

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Vest: USE CASEs

Deep water (upright), body positioning (floating), & shallow water (standing).

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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

INSPIRATION

A biomimicry inspired approach in both construction/materials & aesthetics.

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MATERIALs

Sustainably-sourced natural rubber fabric panels from the Hevea tree, air, & foam, etc.

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usability

This is where form and function come together.

 

coming soon…

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