THE PROBLEM

Hearing aids are uncomfortable for people who also wear glasses

This project addressed a problem I’ve experienced firsthand: wearing hearing aids with glasses can be very uncomfortable. Both products use the space behind the ear for stability but aren’t designed for a user wearing both. Yet, an estimated 8.2% of the population has both hearing and vision impairment. 

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DESIGN

Drawing from existing hearing aids to create a novel design in CAD

I drew from existing hearing aid designs to create a hearing aid that ergonomically accommodates glasses frames. 

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Animation to showcase the new design