Ever since BBS was created we’ve always been on the lookout for stylish designs and this is no exception. The FOXii is an alternative oxygen inhalation device for people with Cystic Fibrosis and other respiratory problems. It removes the need for oxygen tanks that are cumbersome and the ultimate in pragmatism over style. Llinos Mai…
We mentioned SoftWheels in a previous post and they are now on sale made in Israel they appear to have a Czech distributor. They allow you to manoeuvre over steps, rough terrain, kerbs etc. using hydraulic spokes. Not cheap they are: SoftWheel – Magnesium: 1 950 EUR/ pair + shipment (weight: 2 500g) SoftWheel…
For those who follow us you’ll know we ran a competition in conjunction with Brunel University to ‘style my chair’, the student’s designs can be seen here. We put the designs to a vote and there were three winners – Expression Wheelcovers, The BackBackPack and the Honeycomb Cup Holder. We also promised we would prototype…
This article is from a guest writer, Dane O’Leary who writes for Modernize.com. Since disabilities can occur to anyone at any time, it’s important to be aware of how the decor and design of a home can be optimized for those who are disabled in some way. In fact, many cities are requiring all new…
At the end of 2014 we asked Brunel University’s Product Design students to produce some stylish wheelchair accessories in our ‘Style My Chair’ competition. There were some brilliant designs and you can see them all here. The three winners included Expression Wheels, The BackBackPack and the Honeycomb cup holder. We hope to see the prototypes produced…
For Women here are some tips on what to wear when seated and still look on trend for Summer 2015……… Deborah from accessingstyle.co.uk gave us some tips on looking good in a wheelchair: ‘A key thing to remember when shopping is to focus on your hair, face, and shoulders. Sitting can make thighs appear a little wider…
Getting up and down the stairs can be a massive hassle when you have a disability, maybe it takes you too long or is just next to impossible. The options for getting around this issue are pretty limited, you could put a lift into your house – which feels unrealistic and more realistically is the…
A few weeks ago we produced the ultimate guide to Stylish Sticks. Following on from that a number of ideas have been sent to my inbox. Here are the ones I thought were the most interesting and show how designers realise we won’t accept the same old 70’s style equipment. First comes from Canadian firm…
Milan Design Week, 14-19 april 2015, is a major furniture trade fair. This year a pop-up from IKEA has appeared that showcases their collaboration with designers to create installations using its new Metod modular kitchen range. One aspect of the designs has been to include a kitchen where one or more family members have a…