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# Design-Forward DIY Prosthetic Manuals
Desiree Riny Identifies Healthcare Gaps to Make a Difference

By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-10-09 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-prosthetic
References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/09/06/diy-prosthetics-guide-desiree-riny/) & [idprojects.rmit.edu.au](http://idprojects.rmit.edu.au/project/reclaiming-accessibility/)

A DIY Prosthetic Manual is launched by a graduate of the [Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-toolkit). Desiree Riny was fascinated and alarmed with statistics that showed that "95 percent of the world's [lower-limb amputees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimble) live in [...] environments without access to professional care" -- be that because of an issue of affordability or a residency in rural regions that are far from the hospitals that have the appropriate means. As a result, the graduate launches the DIY Prosthetic Manual — a design-forward booklet that explains in detail (and with pictures) how one can craft an [artificial limb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bionic-hand) using things like "bicycle parts and other scrap material."

Thus, despite location and financial means, the DIY Prosthetic Manual hits the right points for accessibility.

Photo Credits: Dezeen

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **DIY Prosthetics:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional prosthetic industry by providing affordable and accessible alternatives through DIY methods.
- **Design-forward Healthcare:** Chance to revolutionize healthcare by integrating design-forward principles into medical products and services.
- **Accessible Medical DIY:** Innovation opportunity to develop DIY solutions that empower individuals to create their own healthcare devices and treatments.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Healthcare:** Potential for innovation and disruption within the healthcare industry by addressing gaps in accessibility and affordability.
- **Prosthetics:** Opportunity to revolutionize the prosthetics industry through DIY methods that offer lower-cost options for amputees in underserved areas.
- **Design:** Integration of design principles into healthcare could open new possibilities for improving accessibility and user experience.

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