Inspiré d'une esquisse de 2 glands et du concept de protection des formes naturelles, le NurturepodTM est un espace d'alimentation pour bébés destiné aux lieux de déplacement tels que les salons des aéroports. Conçu pour réconforter la famille qui voyage, le design du pod donne un degré de contrôle, de dignité et d'intimité, de sécurité, de chaleur et de gentillesse. Le système NurturepodTM est conçu pour être configuré pour une installation en solo ou comme une forêt en pleine croissance, offrant tranquillité et absence de distractions. Dans cet espace, l'accent est mis sur l'enfant, le moment et le calme. Le système a été conçu avec un noyau solide, une chaleur au toucher et une esthétique douce qui offre un réconfort temporaire au milieu de la foule.
L'idée est née des travaux autoethnographiques menés dans le cadre du projet Wemobile de l'AHRC, dirigé par le professeur Andree Woodcock au Centre de recherche pour les arts, la mémoire et les communautés. Le concept a été créé par Paul Magee, concepteur principal au Centre for Intelligent Healthcare. Paul a une expérience dans le développement de solutions adaptées au marché pour répondre aux besoins en matière de technologies d'assistance et de mobilité personnelle, ainsi que dans la conception d'installations à grande échelle pour des expositions.
En outre, le Hub britannique mène actuellement une recherche ethnographique qualitative sur les expériences de soins aux nourrissons dans les espaces publics et les transports publics. Cette étude, qui utilise l'analyse sémantique des médias sociaux, des méthodes telles que les groupes de discussion, les entretiens approfondis et les ateliers de co-conception, réunira des parents issus de groupes ethniques minoritaires et des praticiens travaillant dans diverses communautés afin d'éclairer les futures conceptions. Les résultats apporteront une contribution unique à la rare littérature sur l'éducation des nourrissons et la mobilité des parents. En outre, il permettra d'étendre le travail de conception dans le domaine de la conception de produits, d'espaces et de transports de manière plus large grâce à une analyse intersectionnelle des relations entre l'expérience, l'incarnation, l'intimité et la subjectivité urbaine.
Numéro d'enregistrement de NurturepodTM : 6083544
NurturepodTM Numéros de marque : UK00003467012 / UK00003467018
IF we were to develop this further, I would suggets we look at methods to influence the internl envionment - control of lighting could engance the mood and be calming. Additionally, if we were to investigate smartphone app control, we could offer additional controls, perhaps over the internal soundscape - again for creating the right (and importantly, most personal) experience of the space.
Digital tools such as this could easily be transferred to home use, and the link between privcat espace and this semi-public private space could be reinforced.
Nurturepod has a potentially strong identity and could become influential in the way that travel hubs are designed around the user experience.
This sort of space would be ideal in a transport hub. There is an organic quality to the Nurturepod form that would be a useful to distraction from the travel environment which is as many of us have experienced, are focussed on transition of passengers rather than peace and comfort.
can we have a people in one of the sketches. peripheral awareness is a big issue especally if you have belongings and children with you. Would they go inside the space?
what would this look like in a retail envionment or transport hub?, or even in a workplace. there is a very big international market to provide high quality places for breastfeeding mums in the workplace . see http://www.milkitkit.com/blogs/news/53679877-how-to-create-a-milk-friendly-workplace-incledon-consulting-group/
You have talked about urban subjectivity - what does this mean?
Also the image on the side of the hill looks as if it would roll down the slope.
how does this compare with other products on the market?
Thanks Janet. Yes, indeed; at the far end of the Nurturepod is a scooped-out seat, reminiscent of the Eero Arnio ball chair design. It is large enough to sit fully within, or naturally with feet still on the ground. The key aspect that this design tries to explore is that of a level of open privacy. The seat is configured at such an angle to the door/opening that the view of nurturing is not seen (mainly just able to see feet on the floor). Equally the view out is limited. there is a tinted yeallow section on the rear wall to enable light to enter (and vague 'traffic' outside to be visible but the view in is less clear, partly due to the way that it is illuminated. I'll post some additional rendered views as I think it is really nicely resolved.
This looks like an inviting space, and could be made cosy, but thinking back to personal experiences, parents may prefer some more 'raised' seating inside here so that it is easier to get comfortable with a child- getting down almost to the floor is not easy when you have baby, toddler, bags and perhaps a pushchair to manage.
Hi Janet, thanks fo rthe comment. There is integrated raised seating already. The second from last image shows a cut-away, in the rear area is a sculpted hemi-sphere that forms the raised seating area. Its intentionally low down to better enable sitting but the sphere form prevents the occupier from sliping down too far that woudl then be difficult to get out. Its one of my favourite features of the design, which has similarities to the Eero Aarnio Ball chair from 1963 (another of my favourites). The surface is smooth, to better enable cleaning.
We do have designs for a blanket that users may choose ot use, which would match the internal shape perfectly and then they take it with them but that might be at a later date.
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