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i-supporter, | International Design Awards Winners

i-supporter

UniversityNational Taiwan Normal University, SHU-TE University

Lead DesignersWU YU-JUNG

Design TeamSO CHIA-YUN, LIU TZU-HAN

Prize(s)Silver in Design For Society / Design for Elders

Entry Description

Aging society with fewer children and the shortage of caregivers, caregivers’ ability to take care of themselves and prevent their degradation which has become important issues. This creation of i-supporter is an action aid that allows users to take care of themselves, and can also reduce manpower burdens and deficiencies. Its features the integration of wheelchairs and walkers, allowing users to use their own wheelchairs; the hollow wheel frame design effectively reduces weight.