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ALPHA was my fourth-year thesis project for my Bachelor of Industrial Design degree at Humber College. Students were instructed to design a product that addressed 1) the enhancement of  human lifestyle, 2) human interaction design, 3) ergonomics and human factors, and 4) sustainability.

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​ALPHA is a manually powered mobility device (i.e a wheelchair) for the lower-limb disabled, with battery-powered hydraulics that stands the user upright.

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I designed ALPHA to allow individuals, who are normally confined to a stationary seated height, to reach their full height and interact with the world as an able-bodied person can.

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The device is lightweight, comfortable and stylish, while still possessing a manual wheelchair's basic features: mobility control, safety, and ergonomics.

ALPHA - 3/4 VIEW - 1:4 SCALE MODEL

Before designing the device, I had to carry out in-depth analysis, from defining the problem to ensuring that the product would be functional, aesthetically pleasing, sustainable, and commercially viable.

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Finally, I developed the design from concept sketches to CAD and the assembly of final 3D-printed model parts.

Concept 1 - Exoskeleton Legs
Concept 2 - Gyroscope Wheel
Concept 3 - "Floating" Wheelchair 1
Concept 3 - "Floating" Wheelchair 2
Design Ideation 1
Design Ideation 2
Design Ideation 3
Design Ideation 4
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CAD - Final Product Sitting
CAD - Final Product Standing
CAD - Back Wheel Supports
CAD - Seat Detailing
CAD - Wheels
Final Model - All Parts
Final Model Set 1
Final Model Set 2
Final Model Set 3
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