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The Keyhole Clasp
Universal Design
A design with universal design in mind, the Keyhole clasp was designed to improve upon necklace clasp design to make jewelry more accessible to users with limited hand mobility.
Design Brief
Design a necklace clasp usable for individuals with limited hand mobility.
Necklace clasps are small, finnicky, and hard to use. These problems are exacerbated for people with limited hand mobility/use such as amputees and individuals affected by motor impairments. These issues drive users away as difficulty might discourage people from wearing the jewelry they otherwise might enjoy.
Design Criteria
Easy to put on with one hand
Strong enough to not be pulled off accidentally
Design is not heavier than necklace feature
Useable with only tactile feedback
Can be made using metal casting
Design does not distract from necklace
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