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Prosthetic Leg Cover, MTL
This is a Prosthetic leg cover. It was designed by Alleles Design Studio. It is dated ca. 2011. Its medium is digitally fabricated abs plastic, polyurethane straps, metal hooks.
ALLELES Design Studio’s mission is to do for prosthetics what fashion did for eyeglasses. These prosthetic leg covers adorn and add a human silhouette to artificial limbs. Intended as a fashion accessory, the goal is to give amputees choice to select from a large variety of colors and patterns and the ability to shop in the same way they choose clothes.
This object was donated by Alleles Design Studio. It is credited “Gift of ALLELES Design Studio Ltd..”
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Suit Prototype, Superflex Aura Power
This is a Suit prototype. It was designed by fuseproject, Seismic (previously Superflex, Menlo Park, California, USA, founded 2016) and Seismic (previously Superflex, Menlo Park, California, USA, founded 2016).
It is dated 2016. Its medium is engineered fabric, motors, batteries, control boards.
The Aura Power Suit is an undergarment designed to assist people with mobility. Anatomically configured to align with the muscular composition of each wearer, the hexagonal pods form a wearable network of smart technology that adds strength to muscles and joints. The final design will integrate all the electric piece that is comfortable, stylish, easy to clean and put on, and high-performing.
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Vision Aid, Brainport Vision Pro
This is a Vision Aid. It was designed by Wicab Inc..
It is dated 2017. Its medium is polycarbonate plastic, cables.
BrainPort is based on the proposition that one sees with the brain, not with the eyes. Embedded in the headset is a camera, a surrogate “eye,” that translates the shapes of things in the physical world into vibrations that can be felt through a device placed on the user’s tongue. With practice, one can learn to interpret the vibrating patterns and actually start to see.
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Prototype, Shower Trellis Grab Bar with Shelf, Sprayer Holder, and Hook
This is a prototype. It was designed by Michael Graves Architecture & Design and manufactured by Moen Inc.. It is dated 2016. Its medium is stainless steel, polypropylene.
Clunky grab bars are often afterthoughts installed for safety. When redesigned as an elegant square frame, the Shower Trellis Grab Bar serves diverse needs and generations: multiple touch points to prevent slipping by both adults and small children, a footrest for shaving legs, a shelf for shampoo and soap, and a place to hang a brush.
This object was donated by Michael Graves. It is credited “Gift of Moen Inc..”
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Prototype, Walking Stick System (Teal)
This is a prototype. It was designed by Michael Graves Design Group. It is dated 2015. Its medium is aluminum, polypropylene, tpe, tpu.
These canes are part of a walking stick system that addresses important functional criteria: self-standing, hands-free carrying, storage, easy retrieval, and non-slip leaning. They are designed as a kit of parts that allows the user to mix and match the various components—handles, colors, and tips—giving the user more options and confidence.
This object was donated by Michael Graves. It is credited “Gift of Michael Graves Design Group.”
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Voting Booth, Los Angeles County Voting Booth Redesign
This is a Voting booth. It was collaborator: Digital Foundry.
It is dated 2015–present. Its medium is plastic, metal, electronic tablet, fabric, paper.
Designed for Los Angeles County as a modular system that can adapt over time, this voting booth exemplifies inclusive design, ensuring every citizen access to an intuitive and accessible voting experience. It addresses all voters, including those unfamiliar with technology and who speak languages other than English, voters with vision and hearing loss, in wheelchairs, and with learning disabilities.