Armor Neck Brace by Shaodong Fang and Chengjun Li |
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| DESIGN NAME: Armor PRIMARY FUNCTION: Neck Brace INSPIRATION: Global neck pain affects over two-thirds of the population, especially among office workers with prolonged sitting and poor posture, resulting in decreased work efficiency and overall quality of life. Traditional neck braces commonly face issues like poor breathability, cleaning difficulty, and bulky weight. We collaborated with physiatrists to develop this revolutionary neck support, effectively alleviating neck and shoulder pain, saving energy, and improving posture. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Armor is a neck support device designed to alleviate and prevent spondylosis. It utilizes integrated 3D printing technology and is crafted from antimicrobial polyurethane, addressing breathability and cleaning challenges in existing products. The ergonomic design ensures joint flexibility while providing robust support to the cervical spine and distributing the weight of the head to the back. The embedded magnetic strip enhances the convenience of wearing and tension adjustment. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The embedded magnetic allows users to adjust tightness according to their neck sizes and shapes. The combination of elastic antimicrobial polyurethane and interspersed hollow structure enables the neck brace to snugly adhere to the body during user wear, offering optimal support. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in April 2023 in Shenzhen, China and finished in November 2023 in Milano, Italy. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Armor utilizes integrated 3D printing technology and is crafted from antimicrobial polyurethane. Its interspersed hollow structure ensures breathability while enhancing support strength. The embedded magnetic strip connection structure simplifies the process of wearing and adjusting tension. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Dimensions: 250 mm tall, 300 mm width, 186 mm depth. Weight: 790 grams. TAGS: Armor, Neck Brace, Neck Support, Wearable device, Posture Correction RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Type of Research: Ergonomics Research Objectives: Our goal was to design a revolutionary neck brace for relieving and preventing spondylosis, which integrates comfort, fashion, and durability. Methodology: We utilized a mixed research methodology, incorporating desk research, questionnaires and interviews to gather thoughts from the users and experts. We adopted the affinity diagram for data analysis to know that users seek a neck brace that help neck and shoulder muscles relax while integrating comfort, style, breathability, and durability. Impact: This research and design is expected to have a positive societal impact by enhancing quality of life, promoting health, and improving work efficiency. CHALLENGE: We faced two challenges. First, we need to learn professional knowledge, including the anatomical structure of the cervical spine, which profoundly impacts the support points and form during neck brace design, and the range of motion and forces applied to the cervical spine in daily activities to ensure the neck brace doesn't impede normal head and neck movement. Second, in production, we had to choose a material that is elastic, comfortable, antimicrobial, supportive, and compatible with 3D printing. Ultimately, we selected antimicrobial polyurethane and successfully developed a prototype. ADDED DATE: 2023-11-18 20:46:49 TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Shaodong Fang and Chengjun Li IMAGE CREDITS: Shaodong Fang and Chengjun Li, 2023. |
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NAME: Politecnico di Milano PROFILE: The Department of Design of the Politecnico di Milano was founded in 2002. The Department of Design is the main Italian center for scientific research in the field of design, rooted in the Italian design culture and oriented to explore new disciplinary frontiers, putting design at the service of contemporary challenges. |
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Armor Neck Brace by Shaodong Fang and Chengjun Li is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Wearable Technologies Design Category, 2023 - 2024.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Shaodong Fang and Chengjun Li. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Shaodong Fang and Chengjun Li. |
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