Duration: 10 weeks
Collaboration with Alana (ID) & Elisha (UX)
Designed for Teague
A system that is inviting, supportive, and restores independence within your home. More than a chair, Motra transforms every seated moment into strength.
A Connected Wellness Chair
WHY
Everyone deserves a clear picture into their aging body and the tools to strengthen it on their own terms, with clarity and ease.
Aging Hurts
To many, aging is painful and unavoidable. Losing independence and the ability to do what we love makes it even harder.
Everyday tasks such as getting up from bed, suddenly requires the assistance of a caretaker.
How can we allow baby boomers to age in-place, with confidence and dignity ?
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Accessible at-home movement tools are virtually nonexistent, and when they do exist, they’re clunky, outdated, and frustrating for both users and physical therapists.
THE GOAL
Design a low-barrier solution that makes movement easy and care circle interactions simple and positive.
Ideation Process
A Gentle Guide for Strength at Home
Motra is more than a chair; it’s a gentle guide and a beautiful part of your home that helps you move, care for your wellness, and stay close to the people you love.
Preventative Resistant Band Training
Motra makes workouts seamless and secure with three adjustable hooks on each side. Hooks extend for quick band attachment and retract to lock them safely, giving users confidence to train harder.
Furthermore, the info beacon gives him an at-a-glance view of progress, like where he is in the workout, how many reps he’s completed, and simple gamified visuals that guide motion with real-time feedback.
Core and Balance
Understanding that the chair can be utilized in a variety of ways, Motra is designed to incorporate two additional key exercises for preventative and rehabilitative measures.
Created for You, Crafted for Your Home
Motra should never feel clinical, it's designed to feel like you. With a variety of CMF options, it adapts to your personality, home, and lifestyle, blending seamlessly while inspiring movement and well-being.
