Supplex
A combined-support for both the upper and lower back for pregnant women.
Backpain during pregnancy at least affects 50% to 80% of women. It ranges from mild to severe pain and can become chronic.
Industrial Design
Softgoods
the problem
deliverables
what causes back pain for pregnant women?
Additional Weight
As pregnancy progresses, the baby creates an additional weight that the back must support.
Posture and Position
Poor posture, excessive standing, and bending over can trigger back pain.
Stress
Stress can also trigger back pain; it usually accumulates in weak areas of the body.
design goals
Reduces muscle tension for both upper and lower back pain.
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Helps improve posture as pregnancy progresses.
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An all-in-one product for easy accessibility.
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concept development
Puts on the velcro strap from front to back
Cross design and open shoulders help expand the chest to straighten out the upper back
Hooks to adjust
Thread support in between the bands to hold it together and to support lower back
Supplex can be used as a standalone upper or lower back support. The two pieces can be detached from each other from the hooks placed in the back.
How it works
Straps on the upper support and hooks it under the bra
Upper back support is hooked onto the lower back support
Then they strap on the lower support along the velcro
User puts on the upper and lower support together from the back
User puts on a shirt, everything else goes underneath
Pregnancy Progression
3-5 months
5-7 months
7-10 months
Materials Used
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design demonstration
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constructing each layer digitally helped me translate it faster and easier before sewing it all together.
