#DesignforMSK: the Invisible (Visible) is now open in the Lecture Room in Manchester Art Gallery. The exhibition features product prototypes and artists’ responses to living with musculoskeletal conditions, the exhibition will bring our workshop discussions to life.
Monday 5th Dec 2pm – Thursday 8th Dec 5pm… Read More #DesignForMSK: The Invisible (Visible) Exhibition
My final products for the Design For MSK project. Bag Strap Enhancement Modular Pill Boxes These designs are owned by Central Manchester NHS Foundation Trust. Any enquiries should be directed to Manchester Health Ventures. The #DesignforMSK: the Invisible (Visible) exhibition is now on at Manchester Art Gallery. It features a collection of product prototypes and artists’… Read More #DesignforMSK: the Invisible (Visible)
While participating in the Design For MSK project I aimed to create simple products which could support young MSK sufferers in daily life. I knew whatever I created I would like it to be aesthetically pleasing and not look like a medical aid. … Read More Final Designs
Along with my bag strap enhancement , the other design I have decided to develop for the Design For MSK project is a modular pill box. All of the participants had said they require a lot of medication on a daily basis. My idea is to create a set of modular boxes in which you can organise your weekly… Read More Modular Pill Boxes
Following the final Design For MSK meet up, one of the products we decided I should develop is the bag strap enhancement. This simple adaptation can be easily attached to any bag strap using velcro flaps. Many of the participants had said carrying fashionable bags with thin straps was uncomfortable and causes them shoulder pain.… Read More Shoulder Strap Enhancement
As it’s been a while I thought I’d write a quick update on the progress I’ve been making on the Design For MSK project. Working alongside my fellow designers Houda Kaddouh, Claire Davison and Adnan Arif, we have collaborated with a group of young patients to try and create a selection of products to assist them in everyday life.… Read More Design For MSK Progess
I’m really excited to be getting involved with the upcoming Design for MSK project. This project aims to raising awareness of musculoskeletal conditions through patient-led product design.… Read More #DesignForMSK – Young people designing solutions.
Harriet Whittaker 