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04 February 2008
LEAP FROG
ABOUT THE DESIGN
An innovative walking aid for children with spina bifida and cerebral polio wins the 16th International BraunPrize 2007.
“LeapFrog” encourages and supports children with impaired mobility to rise from a sedentary position, while allowing them to practice walking and attain balance. The adjustment between the various positions, (i.e. sitting, standing and walking) takes place automatically and responds to the intention and movement of the child, whether during movement or when stationary. This feature prevents crashing and sliding when sitting and therefore prevents the child from acquiring erroneous movement patterns. The product’s support mechanism can be set according to weight and therefore can be adjusted according to the child‘s development.
As such “LeapFrog” not only supports the physical development, but also the independence and self-confidence of the child.
Award Year: 2007
Prize: 16th International BraunPrize
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Designer: Donn Koh, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Singapore-born Donn has a first class honors degree in Industrial Design from the National University of Singapore, as well as having completed a 5-month Transportation Design course at the University Academy of Academy of Art & Design in Beijing, China, which he attended on an exchange programme. Currently Donn is an Industrial Design apprentice, learning more practical skills and honing his craft.
ABOUT THE AWARD
Established in 1968, the BraunPrize was Germany’s first international competition to promote the work of young designers, highlight the importance of industrial design and promote innovative product ideas across the world.
www.braunprize.com
An innovative walking aid for children with spina bifida and cerebral polio wins the 16th International BraunPrize 2007.
“LeapFrog” encourages and supports children with impaired mobility to rise from a sedentary position, while allowing them to practice walking and attain balance. The adjustment between the various positions, (i.e. sitting, standing and walking) takes place automatically and responds to the intention and movement of the child, whether during movement or when stationary. This feature prevents crashing and sliding when sitting and therefore prevents the child from acquiring erroneous movement patterns. The product’s support mechanism can be set according to weight and therefore can be adjusted according to the child‘s development.
As such “LeapFrog” not only supports the physical development, but also the independence and self-confidence of the child.
Award Year: 2007
Prize: 16th International BraunPrize
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Designer: Donn Koh, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Singapore-born Donn has a first class honors degree in Industrial Design from the National University of Singapore, as well as having completed a 5-month Transportation Design course at the University Academy of Academy of Art & Design in Beijing, China, which he attended on an exchange programme. Currently Donn is an Industrial Design apprentice, learning more practical skills and honing his craft.
ABOUT THE AWARD
Established in 1968, the BraunPrize was Germany’s first international competition to promote the work of young designers, highlight the importance of industrial design and promote innovative product ideas across the world.
www.braunprize.com
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