Crutches for children
As part of a collaborative project with the NGO Nzuri Daima at the university in 2024, we designed and built accessible crutches for children with mobility impairments in South Sudan, where access to medical equipment is very limited. The goal was to create a durable and functional solution using pallet wood and repurposed materials, so the crutches could be easily manufactured, repaired, and replicated with local resources without specialized tools.
Once the design was finalized, we created an IKEA-style assembly manual to allow local communities to build and repair the crutches independently. The manual was designed to be visual and intuitive, so people without technical experience could easily follow the steps.
This project is actually real! The crutches and manuals are already being used in South Sudan, helping improve the quality of life of many children. The project has also been featured in several Spanish press articles, showing how simple, human-centered design solutions can create a meaningful impact.
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