As part of the DTU course Product Analysis and Redesign, my project group and I were tasked with rethinking the traditional design of care beds used in nursing homes and home care settings.

Through a thorough, user-centered design process, we developed a conceptual design that introduced several innovative improvements. We focused in particular on the well-documented safety issues associated with conventional bed rails, which are known to cause injuries to both users and caregivers.

Our solution features a redesigned bed rail inspired by a reversed roller blind, equipped with a child-safety lock to prevent accidental opening. Additionally, the design changes made it possible to replace the bed’s unsafe foot brake with an ergonomic and secure hand brake, which automatically locks the bed when not in use.

Final report: Milestone 3 – Group 2 – SleepSafe (DK)
My main contributions to the project included CAD modeling, data collection and analysis, as well as full participation in the creative design process and prototyping.