Tangle Stand

IV Stand for Children

Tangle stand is a customizable IV stand designed for children. Existing IV stands are stressful for children. Tangle stand is inspired by a book called 'The Giving Tree' and is divided into three parts: the base, stem, and branch. Children customize their own stands through a playful process of inserting and removing various components. This process and the curved and colorful design of Tangle stand improve children's experience of medical treatment. Also, when not in use, the units can easily be stored, which is advantageous for space utilization in crowded hospitals.

JURY STATEMENT

"This design makes the intravenous drip (and other medical instruments) less scary for children and more interesting to look at. Like many of the best designs, this is simple and easily realizable."

WINNER STATEMENT

I am very honored and happy to be selected as a winner of this prestigious award. This award gave me great confidence as a designer. I want to be a warm-hearted designer who empathizes with the socially disadvantaged and cares for them.

UNIVERSITY

Sejong University

Seoul, KR

WINNER

Jaehyung Park

Sejong University