Designblok Competition Showcases Innovative Healthcare and Accessibility Design Projects
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Dezeen staff
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Summary
The article highlights innovative design projects from the Designblok Diploma Selection competition, featuring a modular positioning kit to improve children's comfort during X-rays, upholstery techniques that avoid glue or permanent joints, and sensory therapy objects for people with disabilities. These projects represent cutting-edge design solutions addressing healthcare and accessibility challenges.
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upholstery techniques without using glue or permanent joints
sensory therapy objects designed for people with disabilities
Designblok Diploma Selection talent competition, organised by the Prague International Design Festival
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