DISRUPT DISABILITY
2021
Wheelchairs need to be customised to the body, lifestyle and environment of their user but their needs are continuously changing. How can a wheelchair be personalised? What about customisation for style?
Cellule responded to this challenge by designing the first modular wheelchair that can be adapted to a person’s lifestyle. The project journey encompassed a wide and dynamic research process that included hackathons with wheelchair users, manufacturers, digital fabrication specialists and engineers.
Developed for Disrupt Disability, celebrated by Nesta New Radicals award.
The 3D printed seat takes inspiration from shape in nature and forms of the body. Postural support and balance can be adapted to every user, responding to ergonomy needs. An elegant and minimal design made to the dimensions of the users, at accessible costs.
Following on from our development of Wheelchair One, Cellule were commissioned to develop a motorised version which would be lean and adaptable.
Creative Direction and Design: Salomé Bazin
Producer: Molly Gavriel
3D design: Julien Vaissiere
Engineering assistant: Gareth Ladley
Special thanks to Sam Fish, Autodesk and the Disrupt Disability team.
