Page 38 of Design for our future selves 2003 Awards by Helen Hamlyn Research Centre - Royal College of Art

36 Fatima Saifee Daijiro Mizuno garment The concept for this wearable and practical garment derived from observing the space created around a person when they put on a piece of clothing. Simple gussets are inserted to make the action of wearing simple with minimal friction and effort, which is beneficial for people experiencing difficulties in their joints. Johannes Paul butterfly infusionneedle With particular application in paediatric care, the Butterfly infusion needle is an evolution in medical equipment design. The forward-extending wings have a stiffened core to support the needle thereby reducing the damaging effect of tube movement. Moulded-in optics magnify the area in contact with the skin and the friendly butterfly shape makes the needle less threatening.

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