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Market Research Before designing a better ice-pack holder, I researched the available products on the market. I found that most were great for people who could use two dexterous hands, and none were easy to use with only one limited range arm.
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Sketches Worked through various mechanical ways of tightening and securing the ice-pack holder, while searching for an elegant design. Considered materials, breathability, wear, and non-traditional uses. Because of high medical bills I accounted for the ice-pack being an economical solution, a block of frozen peas.
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Usability With a scrap cloth, I tested the rough function of the ice-pack holder to see if it would work as anticipated. This being proven to be true, I took this idea further with a working prototype.
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Test Use I enlisted the help of my family to test out the prototype before bringing it to its intended user to anticipate and solve any problems. I learned that a very stretchy material doesn't work well, but the comfort and skin breathability was fantastic.
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Prototype Sequence Prototype testing on my intended user went fantastic. I showed her how to use it and let her try it out as she would normally do. She was amazed at how much easier it was to use and how well it worked! Success! Now for the final product...
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Prototype 2 After discussing the daily life of an MS patient, I took it upon myself to create at least two usable solutions to make her life a little easier. I created two final products of varying size and materials to accomodate a horizontally or vertically alligned ice-pack. New materials were added to improve comfort and function.
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Features Aesthetically appealing, soft and comfortable, and easier to use, this solution is far susperior to the currently available ice-pack holders.
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