Yutika Lunia

BD2008

Em-Brace: A neck supporter and comforter

This project aims to explore form flexibility with the use of a rigid material. It initiates with origami to understand from folding and further transforms the same principles with the use of PLA by the introduction of hinges. It takes a step further by exploring the possibility of flexion and compression in the same material. This exploration is put into use by designing a neck supporter/ comforter that helps people with slouching and neck pain while also providing cushioning.


Report Content

Form Exploration

Digital Replication

Hinge study

Domain Finding

Curve Analysis

Structural Models

Surface Supports

Final Concept