Problems with Current Design - This was a 4th year university group project to redesign the personal alarm button that gets distributed to the elderly in case they have an accident.
Our group looked at removing the stigma that can be associated with using an alarm button and tried to make it more personal to the user.
Initial Concept Sketch - This was a 4th year university group project to redesign the personal alarm button that gets distributed to the elderly in case they have an accident.
Our group looked at removing the stigma that can be associated with using an alarm button and tried to make it more personal to the user.
Initial Concept Sketch - This was a 4th year university group project to redesign the personal alarm button that gets distributed to the elderly in case they have an accident.
Our group looked at removing the stigma that can be associated with using an alarm button and tried to make it more personal to the user.
Development Sketches - This was a 4th year university group project to redesign the personal alarm button that gets distributed to the elderly in case they have an accident.
Our group looked at removing the stigma that can be associated with using an alarm button and tried to make it more personal to the user.
Prototype of Electronics - Our design operated on a two switch principal, physical pressure and skin contact. This was to reduce accidental activation of the alarm.
Simple Exploded View - This was a 4th year university group project to redesign the personal alarm button that gets distributed to the elderly in case they have an accident.
Our group looked at removing the stigma that can be associated with using an alarm button and tried to make it more personal to the user.
Attachment Method: Necklace - A simple design made it easy to change how you wore it.
Attachment Method: Wrist Strap - A simple design made it easy to change how you wore it.
Product Range - Our design offered the user a lot of customisation so that they could personalise the product to their needs and preference.
Prototype Development - Our range of prototypes from very early shell and foam models to rapid prototypes with functioning electronics.
Personal Alarm Button - An example of our concept in use.
Website Screenshot - A screenshot from the website we built to showcase our concept and its customisation.
Website Screenshot - A screenshot from the website we built to showcase our concept and its customisation.
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Personal Alarm Button