Got an idea for an independent living product? Hymid R&D wants to know

At Naidex South, I met up with Richard Child, Technical Director of Hymid R&D. 

Richard recently graduated from University College Falmouth with a first class honours degree in 3D design and has since set up Hymid R&D as an ideas hub for the independent living sector. 

Based at the Paignton Innovation Centre, South Devon College, Hymid R&D is focused on revolutionising the independent living industry by adding value through design. 

Richard says “It is clear within the independent living sector, that end users and industry professionals are aware of all the issues and problems. However, if they have an idea about how to solve a problem, what do they do with it? It’s these ideas that Hymid R&D are looking to develop. We want to work with communities, end users and industry professionals to solve problems through inclusive design. Our mission is simple; to nurture innovative ideas into existence”.

Richard is currently working on a product for the crutches market. If you or someone you know has  ever used crutches, then he wants to hear about the problems you faced or are facing.  

Getting products to market is one of the biggest challenges faced by all designers particularly in the independent living sector and we wish Richard every success with his new venture.

To get in touch with Richard and for more information, visit  http://www.hymidrandd.co.uk/idea. Like all good entrepreneurs, Richard has also embraced social media  at http://www.facebook.com/hymidrandd and http://www.twitter.com/hymidrandd