Illuminate
A lamp intentionally designed for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease to enhance ease of use and promote emotional well-being.
Project Focus: DFA, Accessibility, Wiring, Research
5 Week Project | Winter 2024
Symptoms of Parkinson’s
Not every symptom of Parkinson’s will affect a user’s interaction with a lamp. I targeted the symptoms that can most likely be impacted and relieved by a thoughtful lamp design.
I received directional feedback from Scott Ryder at different stages throughout the design process. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2011, Ryder advocates for people with Parkinson’s and is a board member and a top volunteer of Parkinson’s Foundation Development Committee.
Inspiration
I drew visual inspiration from products and fashion popular in the 1960s. Their use of warm color and interesting yet ergonomic forms strongly inspired the lamp’s design direction.
Design Objectives
Comforting Light
Easy to Power On
Stable
Easy to Swap Batteries
Form Exploration
design analysis
Battery testing which design is easiest to remove a battery. Peers unanimously voted for the third design.
Analyzing 3D printed prototypes for scale, snap fitting, and piece assembly.
