“La Espaldera”
Solving an everyday problem..
When tasked with creating a product that solves an everyday issue in a class, I immediately thought about the strain farmworkers put on their backs on a daily basis. Having witnessed the back pains my grandparents experience to this day due to working in the fields their whole lives, I knew this was an issue I wanted to help address.
Ideating
I started off by conducting user interviews with former farmworkers and learning from their experiences. Using their input, I started sketching and prototyping different back braces that would be comfortable and affordable. I was then able to create a final prototype out of everyday materials.
While this product is still in the testing stage, I am eager to release a final product to the market soon and hopefully make the lives of farmworkers a little easier!