product design and technology

sarah genis

Wooden Ladders as garden art add much needed height to a garden and is a great way to display the beautiful flora in small spaces (units, apartments, single story houses etc.) However, elderly people within the ages of 60+, they have experienced skeletal problems from bending over, arthritis, and common falls along with unreliable balance. Elderly people need a more efficient way in gardening without concerns in their skeletal conditions and risk in causing any additional pain. By creating a high levelled ladder flowerbed that meets these standards, it can decrease the chance of physical pain and potentially make the elderly’ life easier. Furthermore, the shelfs of the product will have a unique shape to create a new style and match the garden aesthetic. The ladder flowerbed can be in both outside and inside areas that holds flowers, herbs, and succulents to be grown and displayed in a presentable way. In some cases, elderly people might have plants that require sunlight (providing the benefits of gardening) or having indoor plants and using the product for house décor (bringing the outside in). To provide safety, the legs of the ladder flowerbed will be in a triangular structure, which will provide balance and reduce the prevention of common falls.