Good Design #2

The calculations of the externalities that follow terminal illnesses are too often miscalculated. In most cases, the ability to rehabilitate to regular life functions that are mostly affected.

Individuals with Parkinson’s disease suffer intermittent to severe hand tremors. An unforeseen externality of this side-effect are drastic weight loss and malnutrition. The task of transporting food to the mouth via a utensil is disrupted and affected individuals fail to intake appropriate amounts of nutrition.

Liftware offers a solution to affected individuals with a product that can reduce hank shake up to 70%. Liftware utilizes stabilization technology to counteract directional shaking for smooth nutritional intake. Advanced sensors, motors, and an onboard computer work actively to detect tremors and stabilize movements.

The ease of use, versatility, and it’s contributions to rehabilitating affected individuals have nominated Liftware as an example of good design.