Commonly touched surfaces like door handles are being cleaned constantly in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to help curb the spread of the virus, so the 'Hands Up' door handle is intended to help offer an upstream alternative.
The door handle attachment has been designed by the Valencia-based Mano de Santo architecture studio and works by being slipped over an existing door handle. The device immediately transforms the handle by requiring users to open it with their elbow or forearm instead of their hands to stop contact before it occurs.
The 'Hands Up' door handle is crafted from cardboard to make it easy to install, low-cost and also recyclable to make it an eco-friendly way to prevent pathogen spread.
Image Credit: Mano de Santo
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Contactless Door Opening
- With the increasing hygiene concerns, developing contactless door opening systems could be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
- Sustainable Anti-contact Products
- Sustainability is a growing concern. Creating eco-friendly anti-contact products could be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
- Retrofitting Existing Infrastructure
- Retrofitting existing infrastructure with innovative anti-contact products can provide a cost-effective way for businesses to adapt to the pandemic.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture and Design
- Architecture and design firms can develop innovative door handle attachments like 'Hands Up', which can help to prevent pathogen spread and promote public safety.
- Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities can benefit from using anti-contact products like 'Hands Up' to reduce the risk of pathogen spread and provide patients with a safe environment.
- Retail and Hospitality
- Retail and hospitality businesses can explore contactless door opening systems to provide customers with a hygienic and safe experience and to meet hygiene guidelines.
