Bump
Emily Pan
Bump is a mobile wearable device for individuals who live with chronic wrist and arm pain such as carpal tunnel, wrist tendonitis, rheumatism, and tennis elbow. This device aims to create an opportunity for users to experience a natural non-invasive form of pain relief wherever and whenever the user experiences pain.
Problem Space.
Create a wearable device that allows users to have a better understanding of their body’s health conditions through self-regulation, self-healing, and self-monitoring.
Challenges.
Wearable: can be worn on the body in private or public spaces
Compact: small enough to travel with
Self-Administered: user able to perform and experience activity by themself
Materials.
A cotton based latex free band. It is breathable, durable, and comfortable for everyday wear.
ABS is a strong, yet flexible form of plastic. Fit for daily acupressure sessions.
Device.
Components.
Acupressure Location.
TW.5
Pressure point located two and a half finger in between the two bones. Stimulating this point relieves wrist pain, rheumatism, and tendinitis.
Ll 10.
Pressure point located on the outer surface of the forearm sitting 3 fingers below the elbow crease when elbows are bent at a 90 degree. Stimulating this point relieves tennis elbow and shoulder pains.
Relieve. Heal. Regulate.
