When I first stumbled upon the arthritis-friendly Product Tank Clothes Pegs, I thought to myself, 'Why not just get a dryer?' But then a second thought quickly followed, 'Because of the environment.' As a designer who creates products based on problems, Product Tank designs pegs that definitely address two important ones.
The Product Tank Clothes Pegs were actually inspired by "watching a neighbour struggle to hang out her washing using traditional pegs because she suffers from arthritis." With a rubber grip and a locking mechanism, these designs allow those that suffer from arthritis to open and close the pins with ease.
Arthritis Clothes Pins
The Product Tank Clothes Pegs Alleviate Stress on Disabled Hands
Trend Themes
1. Arthritis-friendly Products - There is a market to create more products like the Product Tank Clothes Pegs that address the needs of people with arthritis.
2. Environmentally-friendly Laundry Tools - There is an opportunity to create laundry tools that are both arthritis-friendly and environmentally-friendly.
3. Inclusive Design - Inclusive design practices can help create more products that address the needs of people with disabilities, like arthritis.
Industry Implications
1. Home Goods - Home good companies can benefit by creating more inclusive products that address the needs of people with disabilities, like arthritis-friendly laundry tools.
2. Medical Products - Medical product companies can benefit by expanding their product lines to include more non-medical products that are arthritis-friendly.
3. Sustainable Products - Sustainable product companies can benefit by creating products that are both environmentally-friendly and inclusive, like arthritis-friendly laundry tools.