StriveOn

Para qué sirve

Diabetes makes blood sugar hard to control. Exercise helps but can cause levels to drop too low, leading to hypoglycemia. Quick access to sugar is essential during activity. StriveOn is a discreet bracelet that keeps sugar within reach in case of emergency.

Qué te inspiró

My project began with a personal reflection on the importance of sport and its benefits for health. While exploring barriers to physical activity, especially among women facing mental load, social pressure or health issues, I became interested in diabetes. This condition requires constant glucose monitoring, particularly during exercise. I decided to design a discreet and practical bracelet that gives quick access to sugar in emergencies, aiming to support well-being through thoughtful and useful design.

Cómo funciona

How to use: - First, insert the glucose gel by sliding it into the stretchy central pocket. This pocket holds the gel securely while keeping it easy to reach. - Then, wrap the bracelet around your wrist. This gently compresses the gel, making the bracelet slimmer and more comfortable to wear. - Close the bracelet using the snap button; it stays in place without being too tight, even during movement. - In case of emergency, you can access the gel quickly and easily with one hand. StriveOn is made from a lightweight, flexible, and stretchy fabric that ensures comfort both daily and during physical activity. The bracelet has no rigid parts. Its structure relies on a clever folding and wrapping method. The snap-button closure is simple and efficient. Its compact, minimalist design blends in with both athletic and urban outfits. The mostly rectangular pattern with few seams helps simplify manufacturing and reduces material waste.

Proceso de diseño

The design process of StriveOn progressed through several stages, evolving from a digital idea to a functional and user-focused product. It began with 3D modeling in Rhino, which helped explore forms and structure. However, digital tools alone were not enough to evaluate comfort and usability, so we quickly moved to physical prototyping. Cardboard models allowed us to test dimensions and fit on the body. From there, we developed fabric prototypes to refine the shape, improve comfort, and simulate real use. These tests gave us key insights into flexibility, fit, and wearability during activity. We then collected user feedback. Two main issues emerged: the bracelet was too bulky, and its medical appearance could lead to stigma in public spaces. This feedback led to a full design revision. The next version focused on reducing size for better discretion, simplifying construction to improve comfort and durability, and using a mostly rectangular pattern to reduce material waste. I also explored more flexible materials and considered new positions on the body to make the bracelet feel more natural and less visible in everyday life.

Qué lo hace diferente

StriveOn stands out from existing products on the market, which are either highly medical in appearance or overly sporty but often too bulky and not well suited for this type of use. Unlike these solutions, which can be impractical or carry a risk of stigma, StriveOn was initially designed to support physical activity through a sporty, ergonomic, and functional design. However, its minimalist and discreet aesthetic also makes it suitable for everyday urban life. Lightweight and comfortable, it offers an elegant and stigma-free way to carry sugar, meeting the real needs of people with diabetes in all kinds of situations.

Planes para el futuro

The visibility offered by this conquest represents a valuable opportunity to raise awareness about StriveOn and highlight a health issue that is still too little addressed. In an ideal future, I would like to collaborate with a brand or a player in the medical or sports sector to develop and commercialize the product. I am also open to any other opportunities that would help advance the project and make it truly accessible to the people concerned.

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