Redefining the orthopedic supports market by an adaptable wrist/forearm hybrid splint

HYBRINT | 2022 - 2023

Product strategy
Market and user research
Idea generation
Industrial design
Color, material, finish
Rapid prototyping
Design for manufacture
Detailed design

Challenge

Orthopedic casts and splints made from plaster or fiberglass are commonly used for bone fractures but come with significant drawbacks such as discomfort, skin irritation, and poor hygiene. Additionally, existing 3D-printed splints are costly, time-intensive, and require specialized hospital adoption, highlighting the need for Hybrint’s innovative solution to address these challenges and drive sustainable market adoption.

Approach

Our approach combines advanced materials and ergonomic design to create a lightweight, breathable, and waterproof splint that offers optimal support and comfort. By leveraging injection molding and FDA-approved polymers, Hybrint ensures cost-effective, sustainable production while addressing both functional and aesthetic needs, making it accessible globally, even in underdeveloped regions.

Market and User Research

Our methodology is based on analyzing global anthropometric data to define critical design parameters for product development, complemented by an online questionnaire targeting potential users and medical professionals to identify key product requirements.

Industrial Design

Design for Manufacturing (DfM)

Our process follows Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, ensuring the injection mold is optimized for efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness while meeting all technical and production requirements.

Color, Material, Finish