Initial Research Brainstorming

Once given a project brief we set out to do some research by gathering information and images to begin brainstorming some ideas. We were to gather this information for a in-class presentation on Feb.6 to show our findings and analysis on amputees, the country and prosthesis in general, along with other related material.

 Here is just some of what we learned:
-Amputees and disabled people are typically marginalized from society
- Majority of access to fitted prosthesis comes from the ICRC.
- If access to prosthesis is not available or known amputees go without prosthesis or use a makeshift crutch or something of the like to move about.
- The country has a high unemployment rate and very low literacy rate
- The terrain
-Children need frequent adjustments or replacements but cannot
- Proper fit is important for prosthesis to prevent any pulling on skin or other.
- Followers of Islam(which is the majority) in the country pray 5 times a day


From the research we analyzed that some of the hurdles we we may face is distribution, particularly is some of the more rural areas. We also realized that our concept will have to take the lifestyle and customs of the people and the terrain into consideration. The research was helpful in showing us some of the constraints this particular will pose for us when it comes to manufacturing, distribution, and our overall business model.