Pektus

Lead Author Affiliation

Arts Department

Lead Author Status

Undergraduate - Senior

Second Author Affiliation

Business Admin

Second Author Status

Undergraduate - Senior

Third Author Affiliation

Engineering Management

Third Author Status

Undergraduate - Senior

Fourth Author Affiliation

Mechanical Engineering

Fourth Author Status

Undergraduate - Senior

Fifth Author Affiliation

Mechanical Engineering

Faculty Mentor Name

Professor Marie Lee

Research or Creativity Area

Engineering & Computer Science

Abstract

Pektus is an assistive brace for individuals suffering from Pectus Excavatum, a condition where an individual’s chest may have a significant depression, due to cartilage pressing the chest inward. This condition often affects an individual’s ease of breathing, even in mild progression of the condition, and this is the primary problem Pektus aims to address. The Pektus is a collaboration between the School of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of the Pacific Department of Art, Media, Performance, and Design. The project delivers a cohesively branded solution for everyday use with a prototype demonstrating the functionality of the assistive brace, a visual brand identity, and brand assets. The Pektus prototype is specifically delivered with a brand logo, instruction manual, advertisement campaign, and packaging, informed by inclusive and accessible design principles.

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Pektus

Pektus is an assistive brace for individuals suffering from Pectus Excavatum, a condition where an individual’s chest may have a significant depression, due to cartilage pressing the chest inward. This condition often affects an individual’s ease of breathing, even in mild progression of the condition, and this is the primary problem Pektus aims to address. The Pektus is a collaboration between the School of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of the Pacific Department of Art, Media, Performance, and Design. The project delivers a cohesively branded solution for everyday use with a prototype demonstrating the functionality of the assistive brace, a visual brand identity, and brand assets. The Pektus prototype is specifically delivered with a brand logo, instruction manual, advertisement campaign, and packaging, informed by inclusive and accessible design principles.