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tact.ease

For many elderly individuals, showering presents a serious risk. Without consistent caregiving support, the fear of slipping often leads them to avoid bathing altogether. Nearly 30% of balance-related falls occur in bathrooms, making the everyday act of showering a significant barrier to safety

USER INTERVIEWS

  • "I am worried about safety as I'm scared of the slippery wet floor. I'm also scared of climbing into the bathtub as it is difficult"

    - Mary

  • "I get tired standing for too long, so I sometimes grab a plastic stool in the shower with me"

    - Abdulrahman

  • "Sometimes the water gets too hot so I have to move the faucet to the coldest setting, but it still is too hot"

    - Haya

  • "I like that my showerhead has 6 different settings which gets water to target different parts of the body at different pressures"

    - Ed

  • "I wear a towel over my body to when my caregiver is helping me shower as I feel too embarrassed"

    - Madhawi

CAD MOCKUPS

ITERATIONS OF MOCKUP 01

Dial on the side to adjust the angle of the shower head

Lowered handle bar to adjust the angle of shower the head

Different shower wand form exploration

tact.ease is an ergonomic shower head designed to make showering safer for the elderly.

Its minimal-contact design reduces the need for movement, while the innovative gooseneck mechanism enhances comfort and control for the hand-held portion.

ADJUSTABLE SHOWER HEAD

shower head includes a low-reach handle that users can adjust without lifting their arms too high

prevent users from lifting their arm above their center of gravity

a movement that can disrupt balance and increase the risk of slipping, especially for elderly users

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