Brief:
Fixperts is a learning program that challenges students to to use their creative skills to solve a problem for a real person.
I worked with Laurence MacDonald, Brian Conway and Adam Barker on this project.
This project was shortlisted for the RCA Helen Hamlyn Fixperts Award. Find the full shortlist here.
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We met with Kay to talk about her issues with arthritis and some of the problems she has day to day.
She highlighted a problem with her front door, so we decided to focus on that.
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Brainstorming ideas
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Development of prototypes to test aspects of the design
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The making of the final product.
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Final product in position
Reveal of final product to Kay & preview of the film produced for the project
Find the full film here
Reflection
The Fixperts competition is a great programme to learn the skills of rapid prototyping too get the best solution for the end user that will last.