We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Roberta Emili about their original and creative Dental chair for children design work. Roberta Emili is an award-winning industrial designer, that makes our world a better place with their original dental chair for children works.
Roberta Emili ("RE") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work ROI Dental chair for children. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
RE : It's to capture the attention of the end user, child or adult who has been to make him forget the fear and anxiety of the dental visit.
RE : Create a dental unit composed of those elements essential for the work of the dentist but revisited in such a way to be able to distract the patient.
RE : Having the ability to materially realize my project.
RE : About two months.
RE : The idea was born because I am in direct contact with the dental field by my husband who is a dentist.
RE : If it were possible to sell or lease the production rights.
RE : Besides the fact that I frequent this sector also my personal experience from the patient had in the past.
RE : I was not inspired by any other project or designer of my knowledge.
RE : The dentist who intends to have a special regard for his patients who are children or not, but also to have a product that facilitates the work in terms of technology and image.
RE : The singularity of the elements that compose it are: the large video site on the armchair to read the x-rays and to see video to the patients; the shell that encloses the various handpieces thus protecting it from dirt; the operating lamp totally different from those in the trade who creates special light effects when used in a dimly lit room; the mirror and the basin for rinsing also modified so as to facilitate the patient to live a more serene experience.
RE : It's the set of initial word of : Riunito Odontoiatrico Italiano
RE : The sketch manual first and then various 3D modeling programs.
RE : It's a product made from many products, each different and unique.
RE : I had to consult with dentists and technicians. The first to learn about what kind of human relationship you create with patients and also their practical needs; the latter to understand the mechanisms that allow electrical and plumbing exact unit operation.
RE : It's a fundamental role which contributes to the quality of the work of the dentist and influence the design of the various elements.
RE : I have not been influenced by the research carried out but I ran a search and then a historic market research to have a greater knowledge of the characteristics of the products they are marketing.
RE : Realizing my own idea that I had about this product failing to respect the technological constraints that are many.
RE : To get feedback from experts in the field who can help me to improve my project and understand if it can be brought on the market.
RE : I learned that to design an dental unit must come into play various technical and professional skills. To improve my project I tried to study the products already on the market talking with dentists, technicians and sales representatives.
