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Tranquila

A tailored hug for nursing homes, where every movement heals.

by CHOW Suet Ching Sherry

BA (Hons) in Product Design

In Hong Kong, where nearly one in three people will be aged 65 or above by 2046, traditional geriatric chairs often act as clinical cages — cold, rigid fixtures that confine elderly women for long hours, worsening sarcopenia, pressure ulcers, poor posture, and isolation. Tranquila reimagines this daily reality. Designed specifically for elderly women in residential care, it blends the warmth of home furniture with medical-grade ergonomics. Its gentle rocking base delivers continuous passive movement to stimulate circulation and activate muscles. Adjustable seat cushions and a reclining backrest can be tailored to the body proportions of Asian elderly women. The swivel armrests can wrap around the abdomen to prevent slouching, offering both security and enhanced comfort. Tranquila is more than a chair. It is a quiet act of respect — enabling elderly women to sit with comfort, settle with security, and stand with greater confidence.


到2046年, 香港將有近三分之一人口年滿65歲或以上。傳統老年椅往往像「臨床牢籠」一樣—冰冷、僵硬,長時間困住長者女性,加劇肌少症、壓瘡、姿勢不良和孤立感。 Tranquila 重新想像這日常現實。它專為安老院舍的長者女性設計,融合家居家具的溫暖與醫療級人體工學。其溫和搖擺底座提供持續被動運動,促進血液循環並激活肌肉。可調節座椅坐墊和可傾斜靠背,能根據亞洲長者女性的身形比例量身調整。旋轉扶手可環抱腹部,有效防止斜靠,同時帶來安全感和更佳舒適度。 Tranquila 不只是一張椅子,更是一份尊重—讓長者女性能舒適地坐、安心地安頓,並更有信心地站起來。

 

Tutor: Brian Lee

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