tango
overview
tango is a redesign of a rollator walker that focuses on collapsibility and mobility. it takes a careful, vintage approach to a product that traditionally neglects aesthetic.
logistics
7 week project
collaboration with luke schlegel
tools
rhino 3d
3d printing
keyshot
photoshop
01
task/market analysis
a ubiquitous product, it seemed the best way to identify problem areas with walkers was to try it ourselves. we purchased the most standard, on-market walker we could find and had a user test and describe their issues.
02
pain points
through benchmark analysis, interviews with physical therapists, and persona creation, we determined the four biggest problem areas with current rollator walkers.
03
napkin sketches
we created a large series of very quick napkin sketches to ideate as many ideas as possible. most focus was placed on our first pain point, addressing the compactness of the walker.
04
prototyping
we moved though different stages of prototyping, beginning with low-fidelity cardboard models. we then used those to complete overlay sketches that refined the concepts. we then finalized our concept with a mixed-media, full-scale prototype.
05
how it works
tango collapses multidirectionally. it folds in half quickly, and then further collapses at the handles to create a sleek silhouette.
06
components
tango is composed of sturdy and easy producible aluminum. touch points are made of subtle, ergonomic leather. knobbly tires made of TPR improve the walker's mobility on uneven surfaces.
