Comfier Scissors for Carpal Tunnel

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Adapted for those inflicted by carpal tunnel syndrome, this research-driven scissors design offers an entirely new way of gripping. Because concentrated movements can exacerbate the problem, the handle section of these scissors strays away from the traditional method of opening and closing solely with the fingers. Instead, the ergonomic handles are shaped so the user grabs it with their whole hand, distributing pressure to the thenar muscle and alleviating stress on the problematic median nerve.

Furthermore, the angle of standard scissor designs tends to make the user point their wrists down. For sufferers of carpal tunnel, this can progress the syndrome by putting pressure on the source of nerve damage. With consideration of this issue, the angle has been adjusted to prevent wrist strain for anyone with or without carpal tunnel.

Designers: Lucy Yip, Sarah Koh & Sophie Lin

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The Answer for Dogs with Arthritis

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Besides painful and scary surgery for your pup’s hip and knee problems from arthritis, there’s little you can do to help, right? Think again! Thanks to Panacea, you and your pet don’t ever have to feel helpless or stuck. This modern wearable tech doesn’t just serve as a walking harness, but pulls up and strengthens the knee/hip muscles of dogs (where the contacting ligament has degenerated over time) to relieve pain or even complete immobility. The ergonomic, multi-sized design fits almost any breed! Furthermore, an infrared emitting light panel on the inside of the harness provides near-instantaneous pain relief in the knee/hip area directly where it hurts most.

Designer: Lucy Yip

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Every home needs an Oval

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The Oval is so all-encompassing, that your house NEEDS it. In fact, it’s so all-encompassing, I don’t even know how to describe it to you!

Touted as a utility wall fixture, the Oval is a humidifier, atmospheric-thermometer, clock, planter, ambient light, and a whiteboard. It literally does everything. Except make popcorn!

Designer: Lucy Yip

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