The 'Origami' face shield is a customizable piece of protective equipment that will work to keep users safe from pathogens and eliminate their own spread of viruses to boot. Designed by Jake Rynkiewicz, the face shield is crafted from thin plastic components that can be easily cleaned between uses and recycled once it has reached end of life. The face covering doesn't have any elastic components, but instead conforms around the wearer's head using an adjustable plastic strap.
8,000 of the 'Origami' face shields have been produced for Brazilian hospitals and is focused on a widely scalable design. This will enable businesses to simply purchase the design of the facial covering to produce it as required for businesses and organizations alike.
What's Driving This Trend
- Customizable Protective Equipment
- There is an opportunity for businesses to develop customizable protective equipment that can be easily cleaned and recycled.
- Elastic-free Face Coverings
- Businesses can explore the development of face coverings that do not rely on elastic components, providing a more comfortable and adjustable fit for users.
- Scalable Design Solutions
- The concept of widely scalable designs for face shields creates opportunities for businesses to provide cost-effective solutions for hospitals, businesses, and organizations.
Who This Affects Most
- Medical Supplies Manufacturing
- Innovative companies in the medical supplies manufacturing industry can capitalize on the demand for customizable and recyclable protective equipment.
- Textile Manufacturing
- Textile manufacturers have the potential to disrupt the face covering market by developing elastic-free solutions that prioritize comfort and adjustability.
- Industrial Design
- The need for scalable design solutions in the production of face shields presents an opportunity for industrial design firms to create cost-efficient and easy-to-duplicate designs.
