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DIY Building Block Limbs

Christina Stephens Creates Her Own Prosthetic Leg out of LEGO

— July 5, 2013 — Art & Design
In an astounding feat of creativity and ingenuity, Christina Stephens decided to build herself a prosthetic leg using only LEGO blocks.

As an occupational therapist and researcher, Stephens has the basic know-how to create a new detachable limb, and also has a knack for constructing and rebuilding things, giving her some amazing background experience for this experimental and interesting project. While the building block leg is not the most sturdy or practical as the ankle tends to snap clean off without warning, the project demonstrates a great deal about the playful personality and conceptual creativity of the designer.

Christina Stephens craftily built the prosthetic leg out of LEGO blocks over the course of two days and it took her a total of two hours to fit it to her leg.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Prosthetic Limbs - The trend of creating homemade prosthetic limbs using unconventional materials, such as LEGO, is growing among individuals seeking personalized and unique solutions for their physical disabilities.
2. Innovative Construction Methods - The use of non-traditional materials, like LEGO blocks, in building prosthetic limbs demonstrates a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of manufacturing and construction, opening up new possibilities for customization and cost-effective solutions.
3. Playful Design in Prosthetics - Integrating elements of playfulness and creativity, like LEGO blocks, into the design of prosthetic limbs offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to enhance user experience and emotional well-being for individuals with physical disabilities.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can explore the potential of DIY prosthetic limbs as a cost-effective and customized solution for patients with physical disabilities, using unconventional materials or construction methods.
2. Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry can leverage the concept of using non-traditional materials, such as LEGO blocks, in creating prosthetic limbs to revolutionize the production process and offer more flexible and user-centric designs.
3. Rehabilitation and Therapy - The field of rehabilitation and therapy can incorporate playful and creative design elements, like LEGO blocks, into the development of prosthetic limbs to enhance patient engagement, motivation, and overall rehabilitation outcomes.
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