Client: SDI Gifts / Hong Kong
Year of design: 2014
A dual-purpose umbrella handle designed with a flexible elastomer core that turns everyday walking into hand and finger rehabilitation/workout.
Role: Design Director, Inventor, Lead Industrial Designer.
Scope: Product concept, ergonomic research, industrial design, material exploration, mechanism development, prototyping, user testing, and brand presentation.
Impact: Introduced a novel rehabilitation concept that merged wellness with everyday objects, sparking strong interest from manufacturers and becoming one of SDI’s standout innovative experiments.
Originally invented after a personal injury, the handle lets users strengthen grip, recover mobility, and stay active—without interrupting daily life.
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