6: 10 Existing Ideas

1. Item Carrier ( with wheels )

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Description:

This item carrier allows the elderly to place his/her items in it and it can aid in walking at the same time.
It has 4 wheels which makes the pushing of this item carrier easier for the elderly. This item carrier seems like in weight which makes it easier for the elderly to carry around.

2. Wheelchair ( with basket )

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Description:

This wheelchair allows the elderly who has trouble walking to sit and rest and travel to places. Also, the elderly can put items in the basket so that they do not have to carry the items. This wheelchair has a controller to move around. This makes it easier for the elderly to use. 

3. Trolley ( with chair )

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Description:

This trolley benefits the elderly with its multiple functions. The trolley has a cushion which allows the elderly to sit and take a rest. At the same time, items can be placed in the space below the cushion. The elderly can also push the trolley to aid in walking.

4. Basket

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Description:

The basket allows elderly to place their items in it to make it easier to carry more items with ease. The basket is light in weight which benefits the elderly as it is easier to carry around.

5. Wheelchair with basket

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Description:

This wheelchair allows elderly that has trouble in walking to move to places and at the same time, place items needed to be carried on the basket. This makes carrying items more convenient for the elderly.

6. Walker with basket and chair

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Description: 

This walker supports the elderly to make walking easier with the wheels and the handle for gripping. There is also a basket that allows the elderly to place items needed to be carried in it and there is a space where by the elderly can sit down to take a rest.

7. Bag holder

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Description:

This bag holder elderly to put multiple bags in the holder and allows them to carry all the plastic bag with just one grip.

8. Item carrier machine with controller

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Description:

This machine allows users to place many items on it and can be controlled using a controller. It can be very helpful to elderly as it only requires them to control the controller instead of having to carry all the items which can be physically tiring for them.

9. Trolley with rotating wheels

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Description:

This trolley is very useful as it allows users to pull this trolley as they climb up the stairs easily with the help of its rotating wheels. This benefits the elderly as they do not need to lift the trolley up as they climb the stairs. The trolley also comes in many different designs.

10. Item carrier + Walker

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Description:

This item carrier allows elderly to place items needed to be carried in the bag and the walker allows elderly to support themselves and makes walking for them easier and more convenient. The wheels also allow the elderly to push the carrier with ease

5: Challenges / Problem

Identified problem:

Elderly having difficulty carrying heavy items

What do you intend to do? ( Design Brief ):

Design and make an item that will help the elderly to be able to carry heavy items or belongings without any difficulty

What could your solution be like? ( Design Specification )

The item should be able to support the weight of the items the elderly is carrying
The item should be portable and easy to carry around to make it more convenient for the elderly
The item should have a rough surface to allow the elderly to have a better grip on the item and to prevent them from dropping the items.