The KiKi Hamper
A stylish hamper designed to aid one armed users with their laundry for a pain-free and efficient experience.
Year: 3
Project Duration: 1 semester
Background
User
There are almost 2 million people in the US who have lost a limb due to various reasons - the most common being vascular diseases, trauma, and cancer.
The ratio of upper limb to lower limb amputations in 1:4. Additionally, more than 80% of upper limb amputees prefer not to wear a prosthetic, which means they are operating with a single arm or hand in day-to-day life.
Problem
For many upper limb amputees, completing laundry is a time exhaustive activity due to them having to transfer and sort each article of clothing individually.
The loading, transfer, and unloading from washer to dryer are spent bending over and organizing their laundry at each step of the process.
The KiKi Hamper
User experience
Build Your Own KiKi Hamper
A laundry hamper meant to fit in any home.
Choose from a selection of:
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3 frames color - blue, cream, black
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2 types of wood finishes - dark or light
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3 canvas bag colors - white, cream, black
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2 ventilation patterns - hexagon or vines
Details
The KiKi Hamper
Independence through inclusivity.
