Thesis

Banjo playing requires precise finger control, which sometimes requires me to put lots of pressure on my pinky finger, this causes pain, which makes certain techniques difficult. This project aims to design a lightweight, ergonomic pinky brace that provides support without limiting movement, allowing for more comfortable and controlled playing.

Arthritis Splints

Hand Jewelry

Process

Sketching

Functional Lo-Fi

prototyping

Material and Craft Practice

Expansion

3D modeling

Material Prototyple

Product

Design Features

• Pinky brace
• Finger picks, and thumb pick
• Interconnection between parts

Next Steps

• Figuring out more ways this project can cater to different people needs
• Looking at different ends goals for this projects, how i can expand on this idea

Thank You