Krabat wanted to create an aid that would make it more enjoyable, easier and safer for disabled children to be in water.

It saw a great need to give children a greater chance to interact with other people and designed a solution where the child lies on its stomach and achieves this contact, in addition to strengthening the neck and back.

Play that activates

With great empathy for the user, Krabat provides a swimming aid that gives disabled children the opportunity to be independent in water. Fixed pants or straps around the thighs and back secure the child in an active, safe and engaging position, from upright to flat on the stomach. This allows the child to be active and interact properly with the other children and adults in the pool.

The functional and aesthetic design looks professional and safe. The choice of titanium makes Krabat Pirat light and safe, and means that it can be used in all types of water without rusting. This is a product that will be the envy of all children in the pool.

Company: Krabat AS

Project group company: Andreas Langdalen Sørensen, Industrial designer Krabat AS - Ann-Helen Gomnæs, Ergo therapist Krabat AS - Fredrik Brodtkorb, Marketing Manager Krabat AS - Tom-Arne Solhaug, Manager Krabat AS

Design: Krabat AS

Award / year: Award for Design Excellence - 2011

Category: Industrial design