The visit to DRES was very interesting. It definitely was a new experience. I’ve heard alot about the faculty from Adam and Dr. McDonagh. It was cool to actually see the space. Never before have I witnessed racing chairs, training, or even the tech that goes into it all. I was able to see the historical evolution of the chair and meet some very key players in the space.
This visit helped me put everything in perspective. To hear Arielle’s story of creating a product and scaling it into a profitable business was truly inspiring. The stories from the experts also sparked opportunity for innovation. I want to sit down and really pick their brains. It’s a lot of value gaining knowledge from their lived experiences and challenges they face.
As of right now I have a few ideas in mind. Some more feasible than others. I think to really dive deep into this my team and I are going to brainstorm. Once we get a bit more time with the experts and do a bit more due diligence, we’re going to create a product that will change the game forever!
Hey Trevor,
I agree that it was super cool to finally see the space we heard a lot about in Disability + Relevant Design. Getting a chance to put a face with the names of the people we heard about in that class was great as well. I am also totally inspired by Arielle and the way she found success through this series of classes. The mentors we met last class truly do figure out so many way to adapt to everyday situations and I think we could all benefit from picking their brains as well.