HEAR BETTER REDESIGNING HEARING AIDS
WHAT PROBLEM ARE WE SOLVING?
Its not just aesthetics Visual appeal of a hearing aid has always been secondary and the awareness we have regarding the subject is so misleading that we tend to discriminate and make things more difficult for those who suffer from any kind of hearing loss. This project majorly aims at bridging the gap between hearing aids and audiophile devices without compromising on the functionality of a hearing aid. So what are we solving?
STATISTICS
9 OUT OF 10 CHILDREN BORN WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS ARE BORN TO PARENTS WHO CAN HEAR
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RESEARCH AND INSIGHTS ALL ABOUT HEARING AIDS
Hearing is realted to active brain development Repercussions of not wearing a hearing aid when necessary Importance of lifestyle of the user Necessity and demand
WHO ARE WE SOLVING FOR?
Target audience of 20 yrs to 40 yrs Adult hood is the only time when the ear canal of an individual is constant. This is the time when fitting in and acceptance from peers matters most. Active lifestyle users who do not wish to restrain themselves under any circumstances.
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NEARLY HALF of all the people with hearing loss are below the age of 55
Blindness seperates people from things
HEARING LOSS
seperates people from people
HEARING AID COLLATERALS
EVALUATION
FITTING
FOLLOWUP
Knowing the nature and
Getting the right kind of
Adjusting to the restored
extent of hearing loss
hearing aid
sense of hearing
CONCEPT DEVELEPMENT
TECHNOLOGY
LIFESTYLE
NEEDS
Battery life
Fit
Less dexterity issues
Water resistance
Look and feel
Easy to use Intuitive
DERIEVING AT THE BEST
MATERIAL FOR SHELL DESIGNING
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SILICONE IMPRESSION Traditional Ear impressions are easily taken Canning of the f
THERMOPLASTIC Semi-Traditional Moldable thermoplastic can be used for taking ear impressions These are reusable Have smoother finish Doesn't shrink
EAR SCANNING Non-traditional Ear is scanned Data directly fed to the computer for further refinements Helps determine the condition of the ear canal Instant ear evaluation
3D PRINTING Additive Manufacturing Cleaned models are printed Strength and durability can be a challenging factor Preferably liquid 3D printing for uniform body strength
ALGINATE & COLD CURE ACRYLIC Majorly used in dental setups Alginate is used for taking dental impressions Cold cure acrylic is used for palate plate for removable braces
UV CURE RESIN Widely used for nail art No two part mixing of resin Easy to handle Quick curing Clear finish
DESIGN 2 & 3
FINAL MODEL This includes the model renders, exploded views and packaging details
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ITS JUST THE BEGINNING
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