Living R3D is a project that develops personalized assistive products through 3D printing in care centers for persons with disabilities, with the aim of enhancing their autonomy and well-being. The project begins with a collaborative needs assessment involving persons with disabilities, their families, professionals, and university students to identify accessibility barriers and support needs in everyday activities.
Over a three-month period, these challenges are translated into the co-design of prototypes, which are then tested in real-life situations as part of users’ daily routines. Once each product has been validated for usability and safety, its design is published in an open repository, making it available for wider use.
The project aims to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities and their families while promoting greater inclusion and equity.
By engaging persons with disabilities, their families, public and private organizations, and professionals throughout the process, Living R3D will create a repository of co-created designs that can be replicated and adapted by other organizations, extending the project’s impact beyond its initial implementation.
Project Coordinator: Manuel Felipe Lara Romero
