The conceptual ACCOMPANYING Wheelchair has been designed by C60Design as a mobility solution that provides a person with an efficient way to get around along with an additional feature for friends, family or caregivers.
The wheelchair is equipped with a sliding seat underneath the main chair section that can be easily slid out when the unit isn't in motion to allow another person to sit. This makes the wheelchair great for enhancing socialization between a wheelchair-reliant person and a caregiver or companion, which makes it particularly relevant for hospitals.
The conceptual ACCOMPANYING Wheelchair was created in partnership with Shenzhen OM Design and maintains a folding construction that would be easy to stow away when not in use.
Sliding Seat-Equipped Wheelchairs
The Conceptual ACCOMPANYING Wheelchair Offers Another Seat
Trend Themes
1. Sliding-seat Wheelchairs - The sliding seat feature presents an opportunity for designers to come up with even more efficient mobility solutions for disabled individuals
2. Enhanced Socialization - The potential for enhanced socialization between wheelchair users and caregivers, family or friends presents an opportunity for businesses to create more inclusive products and services
3. Collaborative Design - The partnership between C60Design and Shenzhen OM Design highlights the potential for collaboration in creating innovative mobility solutions
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The ACCOMPANYING wheelchair's features make it ideal for healthcare facilities catering to disabled or elderly patients
2. Travel and Tourism - Innovative wheelchair designs that enhance socialization among users and their companions align with the inclusive travel and tourism industry
3. Product Design - The collaborative design approach used in creating the ACCOMPANYING Wheelchair demonstrates the value of designing mobility solutions with multiple perspectives in mind