Annina Gaehwiler
MA work
MA work
Nuts on Circles:Â Emotive tool for a person with dementia
Building on extensive research into dementia and the link between physical and mental symptoms, I began to explore the role objects can play in the care of a particular dementia patient. The resulting case study is ‘Nuts on Circles – the emotive tool’. This is designed to stimulate interaction between the person and the object, highlighting the moment of activity. The tool can be configured using a series of modular elements embodying links to the individual’s biography. The elements can be joined and twisted and, with the aid of haptic and audio feedback, stimulate senses and evoke emotions.
Info
Info
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MA Degree
School
School of Design
Programme
MA Design Products, 2013
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Contact
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Nuts on Circles:Â Emotive tool for a person with dementia
Building on extensive research into dementia and the link between physical and mental symptoms, I began to explore the role objects can play in the care of a particular dementia patient. The resulting case study is ‘Nuts on Circles – the emotive tool’. This is designed to stimulate interaction between the person and the object, highlighting the moment of activity. The tool can be configured using a series of modular elements embodying links to the individual’s biography. The elements can be joined and twisted and, with the aid of haptic and audio feedback, stimulate senses and evoke emotions.
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Degrees
- Diploma Industrial Design, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, 2006
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Experience
- Product designer, Designculture AG, Zurich, 2009–11; Product designer, Studio Beat Karrer GmbH, Zurich, 2007–9