Human Performance Maker Lab
A dedicated maker lab for accessibility. Designed and prototyped equipment for the USA Paralympic Facility in direct collaboration with wheelchair racing athletes. Leading innovation through 3D printing.
SKILLS
Rapid Prototyping
3D Printing
3D Scanning
Market and User Research
TIMELINE
2021-2022
ROLE
Industrial Designer
TOOLS
Solidworks
Keyshot
Photoshop
Blender
Wheelchair Racing Gloves
Fully 3D printed bespoke wheelchair racing gloves for USA Paralympic athletes. Designed to protect the hand without hindering performance. Groove implemented in design for better grip on wheel.
Molding clay used to shape around athlete’s hands. 3D scanned and refined for 3D printing in PLA. Straps printed in TPU.
Illinois racers shown preparing for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games using 3D printed gloves:
Glove promotion video featuring an athlete, filmed and edited by self:
Portable Aisle Chair
Designed for airport and airplane use, the Portable Aisle Chair has a collapsible design for a small physical footprint, convenient for immediate use and storage. This chair is essential in boarding and deboarding the plane, and allows for independent use and easy transferability between chairs.
