Think about the conventional wheelchair -- in many ways, it is not as user-friendly as it could be. The Slide Wheelchair is a clever design that tackles one of the trickiest parts of using it that concerns actually sitting down and getting out again.
Winner of a 2013 Red Dot Design Award, this concept proposes a backwards approach that's certainly worth considering. Modeled similarly to a walker, the contraption devotes a great deal of its support structure to the front, inviting the sitter to lean forwards instead. The idea is that you can pull the Slide Wheelchair towards you and slip into it easily, without the assistance of another. A sloped seat that extends beneath the thighs fosters a more active and powerful posture that will appeal to younger persons with physical disabilities.
Inverted Accessible Seating
The Slide Wheelchair Facilitates an Independent Approach by its Front
Trend Themes
1. Inverted Seating - Designing seating solutions that deviate from conventional approaches, such as the Slide Wheelchair, can offer independent and efficient sitting and getting out experiences.
2. Front-devoted Support - Developing support structures that focus on the front of the seating device, like the Slide Wheelchair, offers a fresh perspective for improved accessibility and user-friendly experiences.
3. Active Posture Enhancement - Creating seating designs, including sloped seats like the Slide Wheelchair, that encourage more active and powerful postures can be beneficial for individuals with physical disabilities.
Industry Implications
1. Mobility and Assistive Devices - Innovations like the Slide Wheelchair will disrupt the mobility and assistive devices industry by providing new seating solutions that enhance independence and ease of use.
2. Healthcare and Rehabilitation - The healthcare and rehabilitation industry can explore opportunities presented by designs like the Slide Wheelchair that promote active postures and improve the sitting and getting out experiences for individuals with disabilities.
3. Elderly Care - In the field of elderly care, advancements in seating designs like the Slide Wheelchair can offer improved accessibility and independence for seniors with mobility challenges.