Project
Project
Motra
Motra
Transforming every seated moment into strength, allowing baby boomers to age in place with confidence and dignity.
Because there is no caregiver in this world that can do this job alone; Haven isn’t here to replace caretaking, but rather here to make caring possible.
Team
Team
Tyler Kim
Industrial Designer
Tyler Kim
Industrial Designer
Alana Ikemoto
Industrial Designer
Alana Ikemoto
Industrial Designer
Elisha Jeon
UI/UX Designer
Elisha Jeon
UI/UX Designer
Client
Client
Teague
Teague
Responsibility
Responsibility
Industrial Design
Visualization
CMF
Creative Direction
User-Research
Industrial Design
Visualization
CMF
Creative Direction
User-Research
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BRIEF
Aging in Place with Confidence
We were tasked to envision a future where supportive technologies empower baby boomers to age in place by:
+ Building confidence
+ Fostering independence
+ Preserving dignity
OPPORTUNITY
Aging Hurts
Aging is painful and unavoidable. Losing independence and the ability to do what we love makes it even harder.
WHAT WE FOUND
Motion is Lotion
Just 10 minutes of daily movement can ease joints and keep our bodies feeling better.
+ Keeps joints healthy — movement lubricates joints
+ Builds strength to support independence in everyday tasks
+ Lowers risk of falls and injuries
OPPORTUNITY
Movement is Medicine - But the Tools Don’t Exist
Accessible at-home movement tools are virtually nonexistent—and when they do exist, they’re clunky, outdated, and frustrating for both users and physical therapists.
OUR MISSION
Introducing a system that is inviting, supportive, and restores independence within the home.
Process
Understanding our Users
Different Lives, Shared Pain
To understand our users, we studied a day in the life of five diffferent groups and found a shared barrier: pain limiting dignity and the ability to do what they love.
Interview with Professional
A Physical Therapist's POV
An interview with a home-based physical therapist uncovered key insights that led to our aha moment:
+ Equipment is outdated and overlooked
+ Digital and remote tracking does not exist
+ Motivation is the hardest part of her job
+ Sitting & standing, balance, resistant bands are key movements
+ Many exercises require caregiver assistance
+ Preventative education is always lacking
"The lacky of updated tools makes independent home exercise difficult without caregiver involvement, motivation, and communication."
- Physical Therapist
Concept Exloration
Rooted in Prevention
We explored 4 key directions but found many of them to be band-aid solutions. What we really wanted was a solution that addresses the root of the problem.
But Why A Chair?
"Older adults alread spend 8 to 9 hour a day sitting."
Rather than seeing this as a problem, we saw an opportunity to transform a common, familiar space into an easy entry tool for movement, strength, and connection.
3 Key Exercises
What Would This Chair Need?
Sitting & Standing
+ Practice sitting/standing to get up from any chair/sofa
+ Build confidence getting on one's own witout assistance
Resistance Band Training
+ Develop strength for everyday activities
+ Build confidence carrying groceries, cooking, or other hobbies
Balance Practice
+ Build Core muscles that prevent accidents
+ Reinforce trust in your own body to prevent fails
Concept Exloration
Collaborative Chaos
Direction 01
Ergonomic, Adaptable
Direction 02
Grounded, Therapy Driven
Direction 03
Poised, Grand
Direction 04
Kinetic
Direction 03 + 04
The Formula
Chosen Direction
Finding the Middle Ground
Final Push
Refining within CAD
What is it?
A Gentle Guide for Strength at Home
A Gentle Guide for Strength at Home
Motra is a fitness chair, gentle guide, and elegant piece of furniture that monitors wellness, supports movement, and keeps loved ones connected. Its subtle design blends seamlessly into your flow, your home, and your life. With built-in resistance bands, an adjustable seat, and a grab bar for balance, it meets users where they are—encouraging movement to keep doing what they love.
Motra is a fitness chair, gentle guide, and elegant piece of furniture that monitors wellness, supports movement, and keeps loved ones connected. Its subtle design blends seamlessly into your flow, your home, and your life. With built-in resistance bands, an adjustable seat, and a grab bar for balance, it meets users where they are—encouraging movement to keep doing what they love.
Exercise 01
Resistant Band Training
Resistant Band Training
Exercise 02
Sitting & Standing
Sitting & Standing
Exercise 03
Core & Balance
Core & Balance
CMF Offerings
Designed for You, Made for Your Home
Designed for You, Made for Your Home
Motra should never feel clinical — it should feel like you, blending beauty, comfort, and motivation into one.
Dedicated for Colton, Miranda, Sushant, & Adam (:
