# Learning Disability-Inspired Objects These ‘Dyslexic Objects’ Demonstrate Dyslexia By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-frank References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/07/04/dyslexic-products-by-henry-franks-win-new-designer-of-the-year-2013/) & [henryfranks.net](http://henryfranks.net/Muglexia-1) Henry Franks recently won the 2013 New Designer of the Year Award for his series of ‘[Dyslexic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyslexic-thinking).’ Franks channeled his own struggle with dyslexia into these objects. The items take the forms of [familiar objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-objects-we-live-by) and bring frustrating twists to them. The ‘Poor Memory Pots’ are designed to hold office supplies, but only two to three at a time. His ‘Confused Hangers’ is a clothing hanger with hooks in both directions and ‘Muglexia’ puts the mouth of a [coffee cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection) where the base should be. These objects communicate struggles he faces daily like having a terrible memory, comprehension and the inversion of words and letters when reading. Henry Franks’ objects beautifully express this what it is like to have this learning disability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dyslexic Objects:** Creating objects that demonstrate the challenges and frustrations of dyslexia provides an opportunity for innovative products that raise awareness and promote empathy. - **Inclusive Design:** Designing products that consider the needs and experiences of individuals with learning disabilities presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into a growing market and create more accessible and inclusive solutions. - **Creative Expression of Disabilities:** Using design and art to express and communicate the experiences of individuals with disabilities offers opportunities for unique and empowering products that challenge societal perceptions. ### Where This Applies - **Product Design:** The field of product design can explore the creation of dyslexic-inspired objects to address the needs and challenges of individuals with learning disabilities. - **Education:** Integrating dyslexia-inspired objects into educational settings can enhance learning experiences and help foster understanding and support for students with learning disabilities. - **Social Impact:** The social impact sector can leverage dyslexic-inspired objects to raise awareness about learning disabilities and advocate for greater inclusion and accessibility in society. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Tea Towel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-towel-design.md) - [Braille-Integrated Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aedo-collection.md) - [Dexterity-Aiding Toothbrush Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessories-handles.md) - [Reimagined Curiously Functional Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/didim.md) - [Memory Loss Ink-Fading Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4442-book.md) - [Accessible Toothbrush Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toothbrush-accessories.md) - [Accessible Home Device Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessble-home-device.md) - [AR Dyslexia Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mydys.md) - [Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interwoven-project.md)