Brace Yourself

Understanding the Aesthetical Importance for Personalised Orthotics

Master thesis (2018)

Authors

J.C.R. Schönfeld Industrial Design Engineering

Contributors

C.C. Wang (graduation committee member)
S.G. van de Geer (mentor)
Robin Jones (mentor)
Faculty
Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering
Copyright: © 2018 Rutger Schönfeld
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Published Date

25-04-2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Abstract

People whose hands suffer from CMC Arthritis are prescribed a hand brace. For multiple reasons, these people are discouraged to wear them sufficiently. This project focusses on the aesthetics in these braces and their stigma. The result is a medical aid which is not perceived as a crutch but as a clothing accesory. By giving people who have been afflicted with CMC Arthritis the ability to choose which brace fits their style, they have been given the ability to brace themselves.