The young industrial designers Fabian and Simon have founded a startup with a low environmental impact social impact to give hope to those who so far, for economic reasons, cannot afford a prosthesis.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himAccording to the WHO, only 1 in 10 people worldwide have access to appropriate assistive devices. High costs and a lack of knowledge are the main contributors. Without access to such tools, many people in need are confined to their homes, deprived of autonomy and far from inclusion, thus increasing the impact of disability.
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As an answer to this problem, to remove social and economic obstacles and allow these people to move forward without fear, Project Circleg was born, a sustainable and socially responsible startup that creates low-cost, high-quality lower limb prostheses made from waste. of recycled plastic collected and processed in Kenya.
The holistic vision of Project Circleg
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Already at the university benches, Fabian Engel and Simon Oschwald, industrial designers and founders of the Swiss startup, who have always been interested in social design, were clear that whatever they did, it should have a positive impact on people's lives. Words confirmed in their degree thesis, the first seed of Project Circleg.
With a holistic approach - in which people's well-being, the fight against plastic and the creation of jobs in less developed countries are intertwined - they shared the project involving not only specialists, but above all the people themselves who need a prosthesis. due to an accident, poor medical care or armed conflict.
What inspired us, and still inspires us today, is to see how we can use our skills to have a positive impact on people and the environment. Another source of inspiration are the various exchanges with interesting people and innovative organizations, as well as exposure to different cultures, perspectives and places, ”confesses Simon.
The main goal of the company is to make prosthetics accessible to all so as to allow people to enjoy the freedom to move, to generate social and environmental values and to celebrate diversity in all shapes and colors.
We asked the young designers what we could have done to help them, and their response confirmed that the aim of the project goes far beyond the economic factor, in fact, what drives them forward are love and the desire to build a better society:
The simplest thing anyone can do is share our story. The more people know about the challenges of prosthetic care and the problems that many amputees are facing in their lives, the more awareness is created and the more we will thrive towards an inclusive society ”, they explain, pointing out how they are always open and looking for new partners.
Recycle plastic to create a meaningful and accessible product, generating jobs and well-being in society. Fabian and Simon with their fertile and generous vision have been able to blend the green economy and social impact. If you want to join them and support Project Circleg click here.
Posted by Project Circleg on Wednesday, September 5, 2018
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