The kitchen fridge isn't the most accessible for those who are in a wheelchair, so the Sliding Fridge is designed to be a more accessible option for those who are differently abled.
Designed by Han Jiyoon and Choi Youjin, the Sliding Fridge works by allowing the doors of the fridge to be opened without having to swing them open. This makes it better for seeing what's available, accessing it and even filling it with more supplies.
The Sliding Fridge features an internal sliding portion that allows drinks to be kept stored within the front portion of the kitchen fridge to make them easily accessible. The back portion of the fridge can be accessed by sliding the front portion to make it better for those in a wheelchair to reach in without feeling restricted.
What's Driving This Trend
- Accessible Kitchen Fridges
- A trend towards designing kitchen fridges that are more accessible for individuals with disabilities or limited mobility
- Sliding Door Mechanisms
- A trend of incorporating sliding door mechanisms in fridges to improve accessibility and convenience
- Inclusive Design
- A trend in designing products that cater to the needs of differently abled individuals, such as the Sliding Fridge
Who This Affects Most
- Appliance Manufacturing
- Appliance manufacturers can explore opportunities to develop and market accessible kitchen fridges with sliding door mechanisms
- Accessible Home Design
- The accessible home design industry can incorporate accessible kitchen fridges to enhance the overall accessibility of homes
- Assistive Technology
- Companies in the assistive technology industry can leverage sliding door mechanisms in the design of other products to improve accessibility and independence for individuals with disabilities
