NYU Ability Project: Marilyn’s Mask
Team + Role
Client project for class Developing Assistive Technology through the NYU Ability Lab
Team: Karla Ruiz + Anita Perr + Marilyn
Role: Material Exploration, Primary & Secondary Research
Timeline
August 2019 - December 2019 (4 months)
Problem
How might we help Marilyn achieve a better oxygen mask fit to reach steady overnight levels?
After years of different strategies, Marilyn’s oxygen numbers were still sometimes dropping into emergency levels overnight due to her mask fit. How might we help Marilyn achieve a better mask fit to secure steady overnight, oxygen levels?
SOLUTION
Addressing jaw movement during sleep to prevent mask slippage
RESEARCH
THE MAIN INSIGHT
DESIGN
CONCLUSION + LESSONS LEARNED
Importance of online communities sharing solutions