Cura

A portable taste stimulator with a compact and gentle appearance helps female breast cancer patients experiencing taste change.

Tools: Figma, Solidworks, Keyshot

Duration: August - November 2024

Type: Group Project

Stimulator

Case

Research.

Problem - User - Analysis

Ideation Analysis.

Taste Change Therapy

Electrical stimulation

Electrical stimulation devices are primarily designed to activate taste buds, not to generate specific flavors directly.

When mild electrical currents are applied to the tongue, they stimulate the nerves associated with taste, which can help patients perceive tastes that are otherwise diminished or altered.

By analyzing all the possible design ideas, the Retainer design has the most potential.

Concept.

Prototyping.

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