FlexGuard
prioritising your comfort through tough times
Project Duration: 7 weeks
Designed for: Neu Industries
Category: Healthcare design
A modernised nursing home bedside rail which prioritises patient safety and peace of mind, ease of use and ease of cleaning.
Context and target users
Designed to improve busy nursing homes’ bed rails, Flexguard aims to help patients be less claustrophobic and avoid pinching while still being functional and easy to operate
Keywords
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budget friendly
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easy access for nurses
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easy to monitor patients
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avoids pinching
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doesn’t feel cage like
The Inspiration
I observed how easy and smooth it was to use a suitcase handle. How it extends, collapses, and even stays at certain heights when the button is not pressed.
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My goal was to study this mechanism, and incorporate it into a bedside rail which is easy for nurses to use with one hand, while simultaneously allows for the patient to feel comfortable and not closed off.
Features
hidden button to raise/collapse
​hooks
adjustable polycarbonate barrier
extendable rail
knotches
Features
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Directional speakers are located in the central, dark circle.
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Soft organic silicone ridges mimic the reflector feathers' structure, ensuring no sound deflects from the path
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The rim light colour depicts the battery level.
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Red = Low battery, Warm White = sufficiently charged.
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The central dot light is a sensor to turn Uluka on and off.
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Lit dot = on, Unlit dot = off
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Seamless stand in the back, tucks away like an owl's legs.
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