Anna K
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Hi!
My name is Anna Kennedy I am a Product Design Engineering student at the University of Glasgow going into my final year. My final year project brief is to design anything that solves a problem!
My partner is a carer for someone with Parkinson’s, and from listening to the issues that arise during their daily life- I wondered if I could design something to help with the day to day living of people with ALS/motor neuron disease/Parkinson's etc.
I was hoping to gain some insights on what are the challenges that those affected face day to day that a product could help with. I have seen items such as cutlery for better grip, the kettle tipper etc. If there is a product that you currently use, but you feel it could be designed better, that is also really useful information.
But more wider than that if anyone is a carer to those affected, what are some issues that YOU personally face, rather than your loved one, that a product could be useful for, to help with being a carer.
My partner said the product he would like me to create is a more elegant cup that doesn't use a straw/doesn't look childish/ can help him blend in more at social occasions and is suitable for drinking alcoholic beverages. His Papa currently uses regular glass and simply sips the wine/ or other beverage from the top level. When he can't sip anymore as the liquid level is too low someone nearby him tops him up- so his independence suffers. I would love to know other perspectives on drinking as I believe there could be a more elegant solution out there.
Any feedback/ ideas would be very useful for me- even just a simple line!
Many thanks,
Anna
My name is Anna Kennedy I am a Product Design Engineering student at the University of Glasgow going into my final year. My final year project brief is to design anything that solves a problem!
My partner is a carer for someone with Parkinson’s, and from listening to the issues that arise during their daily life- I wondered if I could design something to help with the day to day living of people with ALS/motor neuron disease/Parkinson's etc.
I was hoping to gain some insights on what are the challenges that those affected face day to day that a product could help with. I have seen items such as cutlery for better grip, the kettle tipper etc. If there is a product that you currently use, but you feel it could be designed better, that is also really useful information.
But more wider than that if anyone is a carer to those affected, what are some issues that YOU personally face, rather than your loved one, that a product could be useful for, to help with being a carer.
My partner said the product he would like me to create is a more elegant cup that doesn't use a straw/doesn't look childish/ can help him blend in more at social occasions and is suitable for drinking alcoholic beverages. His Papa currently uses regular glass and simply sips the wine/ or other beverage from the top level. When he can't sip anymore as the liquid level is too low someone nearby him tops him up- so his independence suffers. I would love to know other perspectives on drinking as I believe there could be a more elegant solution out there.
Any feedback/ ideas would be very useful for me- even just a simple line!
Many thanks,
Anna