The Row-1 Wheelchair System Makes Travel More Accessible
Michael Hemsworth — January 3, 2020 — World
References: yankodesign
The conceptual Row-1 Wheelchair System is an accessibility-focused travel solution designed by Ciara Crawford to help transform the flying experience for passengers who require a mobility aid.
The wheelchair is designed to help passengers with disabilities or who are elderly by offering them a seat before they board the plane. The chair will then nest overtop of an existing seat in the first row of the cabin to keep them comfortable and also enable them to easily disembark upon arrival. This also eliminates the need to switch from a wheelchair to the airplane seat upon boarding.
The conceptual Row-1 Wheelchair System addresses the need for accessible travel solutions as passengers with disabilities or who are elderly require more support when traveling. The well-designed wheelchair is the Platinum Winner of the 2019 European Product Design Award.
The wheelchair is designed to help passengers with disabilities or who are elderly by offering them a seat before they board the plane. The chair will then nest overtop of an existing seat in the first row of the cabin to keep them comfortable and also enable them to easily disembark upon arrival. This also eliminates the need to switch from a wheelchair to the airplane seat upon boarding.
The conceptual Row-1 Wheelchair System addresses the need for accessible travel solutions as passengers with disabilities or who are elderly require more support when traveling. The well-designed wheelchair is the Platinum Winner of the 2019 European Product Design Award.
Trend Themes
1. Accessible Air Travel - Developing and promoting concepts and products that make air travel more accessible and comfortable for people with disabilities and the elderly.
2. Innovative Mobility Aids - Inventing new mobility aids that can improve accessibility, comfort, and convenience for people with disabilities and the elderly during travel.
3. Seamless Travel Experience - Developing products and services that help people with disabilities and the elderly to move from one mode of transportation to another seamlessly for a comfortable travel experience.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace - The aerospace industry has the opportunity to invest in developing more accessible and comfortable in-flight systems and wheelchair-enabled seats that can improve the travel experience for people with disabilities.
2. Travel and Hospitality - The travel and hospitality industry can incorporate accessibility features into their services to improve travel experiences for people with disabilities, such as airport and hotel facilities, transportation services, and accommodations.
3. Medical Equipment and Supplies - The medical equipment and supplies industry can invest in developing new wheelchair models that prioritize accessibility, comfort, and convenience for people with disabilities and the elderly during travel, such as lightweight and portable foldable wheelchairs.
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