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CobraHead Redesign - Weeder and Rake


December 2023
Brand Concept, Redesign
Model materials: balsa wood, clay



Overview


How might we enhance the experience of gardeners with mobility issues?

This is a concept for a handheld weeder and rake fusion for seniors (65+ years) inspired by CobraHead’s weeder design. 

This project serves to redesign a gardening tool from a known gardening brand to cater to seniors (65+ yrs). My design is based on CobraHead's handheld weeder design with alterations based on extensive research on mobility limitations of older individuals and different gardening tools.


The Design
Handle with ridges and flared base for easy hold
3 pronged weeder with CobraHead design, doubles as a mini rake
Held in neutral wrist position
Functions with down and back motion to reduce stress on the wrist


Research

USER RESEARCH (65+ YEARS)

Seniors often experience physical health issues such as:
reduced mobility
difficulty in stooping/kneeling
cardiovascular diseases (high blood pressure)
chronic health conditions (heart disease, arthritis)
weaknesses in joints that prevent them from doing simple tasks, especially the wrist

Many handheld gardening tools put a lot of strain on the wrist due to the ways they are held, and also occasionally require wrist mobility.
Ray Padula Handheld Gardening Tool


CobraHead’s Weeder & Cultivator
THE WEEDER AND COBRAHEAD

There are typically two different types of weeders, the puller (pulls roots) and the cutter (cuts roots). CobraHead is known for their unique blade that can be used for pulling out and cutting weeds, also used as a cultivator. There are many potential changes that can allow for even more multipurpose uses.


Sketches



Promotional Poster




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