Drawing Dreams
About this project
The product supports Shani's hand, wrist, palm, and arm in a variable adjustable way so she can draw independently.
The drawing dreams solution provides a lifting for the lower arm, creates tension between the lower and upper arm, and provides a stable posture for the hand.
The challenge
Orit is the mom of Shani, who is a happy 5.5 years old girl who
likes drawing, playing, and be with her family. She lives in
Haifa, Israel, and was diagnosed with CP (Cerebral Palsy).
In order to do any activity with her hands, a caregiver must
physically support Shani and keep her hand in the right
position. She can’t be independent and most of her effort
go to physical abilities and not for the drawing/eating
experience itself.
Who it helps
The product supports the hand, wrist, palm, and arm of a user in a variable adjustable way so they can draw independently.
The drawing dreams solution provides a lifting for the lower arm, creates tension between the lower and upper arm, and provides a stable posture for the hand.
How it works
Drawing dreams project is the winner of the 2021 Global Innovation Challenge.
You can learn more about the challenge on the GIC website or browse the projects on the GIC community page .
Product story
Drawing dreams was designed with and for Orit Siegmann , who wanted to allow her daughter Shani (diagnosed with CP) to enjoy recreational activities like drawing without relying on an external caregiver.
The team developed the solution as part of the TOM Global Innovation Challenge (which they won 👏) and was led by:
Orit Siegmann
Dana Gur Gelbard
Mor Heinrich
Hadas Weizman
Marina Gabinsky
Product Specs
Approximate Cost of materials: USD $70
Machine time: 12 hours
Assembly time: 0.1 hours
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For any questions regarding this device's assembly, operation, or specifications, please contact TOM GIC community page.
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Project details
- Stage: Prototype
- Built by the 2021 TOM Global Innovation Challenge (GIC) community, Global
- Category: Daily Living, Therapy, Hobbies, Fun/Leisure
- Made with: 3D printing, Sewing and textiles (hobby sewing machine), Woodworking, Workshop tools (DIY & hobby tools), Workshop tools (hand tools), Workshop tools (power tools)
- 360 downloads
The build files for Drawing Dreams are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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