How does one improve community health through design? In our group, we dove into the problems that arose in the community of Prospect Park. The community has felt a lost connection to the river and the other half of the neighborhood which is divided by a highway. Others in the community expressed concern about being connected to amenities in the area and how to get to these spaces. Through meetings with city leaders and extensive research, we came to the conclusion that senior mobility and aging in place is a major issue. Thus, we designed a route that supports aging in place and addresses accessibility issues in the community. This route tackles senior mobility through design elements such as custom handrails, non-slip pavement, and a new pedestrian bridge.
Aging in place
In collaboration with Emma Norden
Prospect Park, Minneapolis, MN
How does one improve community health through design? In our group, we dove into the problems that arose in the community of Prospect Park. The community has felt a lost connection to the river and the other half of the neighborhood which is divided by a highway. Others in the community expressed concern about being connected to amenities in the area and how to get to these spaces. Through meetings with city leaders and extensive research, we came to the conclusion that senior mobility and aging in place is a major issue. Thus, we designed a route that supports aging in place and addresses accessibility issues in the community. This route tackles senior mobility through design elements such as custom handrails, non-slip pavement, and a new pedestrian bridge.
Aging in place
In collaboration with Emma Norden
Prospect Park, Minneapolis, MN
How does one improve community health through design? In our group, we dove into the problems that arose in the community of Prospect Park. The community has felt a lost connection to the river and the other half of the neighborhood which is divided by a highway. Others in the community expressed concern about being connected to amenities in the area and how to get to these spaces. Through meetings with city leaders and extensive research, we came to the conclusion that senior mobility and aging in place is a major issue. Thus, we designed a route that supports aging in place and addresses accessibility issues in the community. This route tackles senior mobility through design elements such as custom handrails, non-slip pavement, and a new pedestrian bridge.
Aging in place
In collaboration with Emma Norden
Prospect Park, Minneapolis, MN
How does one improve community health through design? In our group, we dove into the problems that arose in the community of Prospect Park. The community has felt a lost connection to the river and the other half of the neighborhood which is divided by a highway. Others in the community expressed concern about being connected to amenities in the area and how to get to these spaces. Through meetings with city leaders and extensive research, we came to the conclusion that senior mobility and aging in place is a major issue. Thus, we designed a route that supports aging in place and addresses accessibility issues in the community. This route tackles senior mobility through design elements such as custom handrails, non-slip pavement, and a new pedestrian bridge.
Aging in place
In collaboration with Emma Norden
Prospect Park, Minneapolis, MN
How does one improve community health through design? In our group, we dove into the problems that arose in the community of Prospect Park. The community has felt a lost connection to the river and the other half of the neighborhood which is divided by a highway. Others in the community expressed concern about being connected to amenities in the area and how to get to these spaces. Through meetings with city leaders and extensive research, we came to the conclusion that senior mobility and aging in place is a major issue. Thus, we designed a route that supports aging in place and addresses accessibility issues in the community. This route tackles senior mobility through design elements such as custom handrails, non-slip pavement, and a new pedestrian bridge.
Aging in place
In collaboration with Emma Norden
Prospect Park, Minneapolis, MN
Aging in place
In collaboration with Emma Norden
Prospect Park, Minneapolis, MN
swan
How might I challenge the archetype of a kettle bell?
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Over time, the archetypes for many objects have become universal to the extent that they are essentially invisible. While studying common archetypes, I discovered the Anglepoise Lamp by George Carwardine. This lamp stuck out because of its functionality, user engagement, and versatile shape. Utilizing knowledge from the Anglepoise lamp, I set out to create my own archetype for an object.
The traditional kettlebell is utilitarian in nature and has a multitude of uses. The Swan is an at-home luxury kettlebell for single-arm movements. Pushing form versus function, the goal is to upgrade the experience, narrative, and aesthetics surrounding the kettlebell.
ideation
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