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When we are little we are always hearing from our parents:
"Stand up straight!"
"Don't slouch!"
"You're gonna get a hunched back!"
But as kids we listen for 10 seconds and then we go back to our old ways.
Which can lead to future problems.
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By conducting literature research and user observations I was able to find critical
aspects of how children's spines develop as they grow & under certain situations.
From causes, to prevention, to important conclusions.
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Objective:
Design a product that focuses on upper body gross motor skills while engaging the imagination, allowing children between the ages of 3-6 years old to have fun while developing muscle memory on their backs through practice and repetition,
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After finalizing how dorsi would be used, I researched children's measurements and started building the prototype for the wearable.
Here's a peek at that fun part of the process.
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Testing dorsi with 6 year old Nelson:
