Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Good Design

Ezy-As





The Ezy-As is a pressure garment applicator that can be used for both arms and legs. It was primarily designed and manufactured to reduce the pain, time and effort involved in putting on these garments. The device itself is made from a durable, high-impact plastic and comes in three sizes, small, medium and large. It allows patients to put on a wide range of compression garments including knee high or full leg stockings either open or closed toe, tubular bandages including the shaped support style, travel socks and arm gauntlets as well as others.

Line – The lines are quite ridged and straight and although there are some curves to the design, the lines are there for purpose and functionality rather than ascetics.


Balance – The only point of balance for the Ezy-As is its larger “u” shaped base on which it is suppose to stand.


Contrast – The ridged straight corners and lines of the outer side contrast to the smooth round curves of the back side of the Ezy-As. Each has and serves a different purpose.


Form – It has a cheap, ridged looking, “get the job done” form that makes it look durable and simplistic to use.


Colour – The colour provides a quick reference to the different sizes while also giving it a lively feel in the hospital or clinical setting.


Texture – Smooth, durable plastic created by injection molding.


Proportion – Solid colour and shape. Larger at the bottom to allow for more balance when the product is not in use.





For more information about the Ezy-As please visit:

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/newinventors/video/default.htm?program=newinventors&pres=20070704_2000&story=1

http://www.ezyasabc.com/

http://www.designawards.com.au/application_detail.jsp?status=4&applicationID=3442

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