Kizuna

Extending independent living by providing assistance in maintaining balanced routines and long-term health monitoring.

Lack of consideration and representation in the product market for the older population despite the aging population.
Shortage of human resources in the care sector, as carer are undervalued and overworked.
Barrier between elderly, care, and healthcare providers.
Design an age-friendly product that helps extend independent living.
To take a proactive approach in care, by maintaining balanced routines to improve or delay the decline of intrinsic capabilities.
To monitor health long-term and collect data for tracking performance, detecting abnormalities early and optimising personalised care plan.
To have a seamless connection between elderly, carer and health care for efficient care coordination.

Sprout

An interactive nightlight designed for parents and children to bond through bedtime storytelling. Sprout’s functions adapt and grows with the child, extending beyond the use in childhood into teenage years or even early adulthood.

Each year, 3.2 billion kilograms of e-waste in toys are thrown.
Design a nightlight for children that could remain relevant throughout their childhood.
What if the product grows with the child?