Walkers are usually purely functional to help those who need walking assistance, whether due to old age or injury. But there are those who prefer not to use it for various reasons, including the fact that it’s just functionally designed and may not be aesthetically pleasing. But what if you create walkers that are stylish and still fully functional?
Designers: Josh King and Georgia Williams
That’s what the creators of the Zeal Lifestyle Walker are trying to create, bringing their previous design experiences from companies like Powell industrial and Dior. They want to position this product as a “luxury consumer goods experience” instead of just the usual end-of-life experience for mostly the elderly. They created something that will perform what it’s meant to do while also bringing an appealing design.
The cables of the walker are inside of the frame unlike most of the assistive devices. You also have a baring system for the steering and shock-absorbing wheels. If a part malfunctions, they will send a replacement and it can be replaced by the owner with their allen keys that come with the original walker.
It also comes in five pastel colors instead of the usual clinical colors that walkers come in. You can choose from sage, onyx, chalk, thistle, and blush. You can even customize some of the elements like the wheel caps and seats in the colors that you want. It’s also just 5.9 kg so it’s pretty light. The creators are hoping that the Zeal walkers will appeal to those who prefer a nicer looking assistive tool.
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