Designing with care, curiosity, and intention


Universal Walking Cane
Universal Walking Cane
Design a cane using OXO’s design language and values to reduce the visual stigma of living with a disability while providing universal ergonomic features

area of opportunity
Common Painpoints

Flat foot but used at angle

Rounded handle is uncomfortable

Medical aesthetic
Design Goals




the cane should conveniently integrate into a variety of environments as well as the user’s lifestyle

the cane should address basic ergonomics and avoid clear painpoints

the cane should not be user specific and cater to a universal demographic
Form Studies








widest part of grip is too far back, and form is too long

grip is not wide enough for downward pressure
allows cane to stand alone but is harder to walk with
form is too tall
the flow to the foot doesn't match handle design
nice wide base
better flow to
cane pole
form is too stout
Features
Design Consistency
design consistency was achieved by incorporating two specific inflection points in both the grip and the foot


fluid transition from grip to pole
extended rubber to create friction when resting and not in use
wide grip ideal for downward pressure
warm wood to differentiate from medical aesthetic
rounded foot to increase surface area when used at an angle



debossed logo






various colorways encourage personal connection through aesthetic choice that match OXO's existing color palette
Colorways



