2026

Design Awards Gold Winner - Hebei Jishang Medical Equipment Co., Ltd; Hebei Liyi Industrial Design Co., Ltd

Multifunctional rehabilitation walker

Entrant

Hebei Jishang Medical Equipment Co., Ltd; Hebei Liyi Industrial Design Co., Ltd

Category

Healthcare - Mobility Aids

Client's Name

Country / Region:

China

The multifunctional rehabilitation walker innovatively adopts modular design and scenario-based configuration to meet the physical conditions and usage needs of different users. It supports height adjustment and component replacement, allowing precise adaptation to individual differences in muscle strength, balance ability, and height. By optimizing wheel types and frame structure, it provides customized solutions, easily handling diverse usage scenarios such as indoors, outdoors, and ascending/descending stairs.
The product uses a lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber frame and combines an intelligent monitoring and environment-adaptive assistance system, significantly improving safety and adaptability. Stability is enhanced through a widened frame, non-slip feet, and a reliable braking system, effectively reducing the risk of falls. The handles feature an ergonomic, non-slip design that fits the palm, effectively dispersing pressure on the upper limbs for great comfort during prolonged use. The operation logic is simple and intuitive. Both height adjustment and folding/unfolding support one-touch or tool-free operation. The walking and braking logic aligns with user intuition, allowing the elderly and people with mobility difficulties to use it easily.
The exterior design primarily uses soft neutral colors with accents of low-saturation warm tones and offers multiple color options. Combined with simple, rounded lines, it effectively softens the impression of a medical tool. Concealed mechanical structures, skin-friendly handles, and practical accessories like storage bags and cup holders enhance visual cleanliness while improving daily convenience. Reserved customization areas give the product a sense of companionship, reducing users' psychological burden, and providing a comfortable experience for rehabilitation training and daily life that combines functional and emotional support.

Credits

Designer
Jinbao Du
Designer
Yunlang Wei
Designer
Xiaofei Yan
Designer
Xueshan Li
Designer
Yan Niu
Designer
Lingxian Ni
Designer
Miao Han
Designer
Xuan Chang
Designer
Jiahui Zuo
Designer
Jingyan Li
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