Neurological rehabilitation therapy tools for fine motor skills & cognitive stimulation
blossom is a buildable repeatable puzzle.
blossom provides:
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16 pinch and grasp exercises
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a creative outlet that boosts mood
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ownership through decision-making
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increases divergent thinking
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re-connection with nature
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intuitive interaction
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progressive neurological therapy
Testing of early prototypes
Supported by
Awards
Santander Start Up Booster Grant
Innovate UK Young Innovators Award 2022/23
Innovate UK Catapult RTO Grant 2024
Innovate UK Design for Growth
blossom supports those with:
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Motor & sensory deficits
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Impaired dexterity
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Altered sensation & perceptual deficits
By providing Physical Challenge blossom helps:
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Rebuild dexterity
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Maintain independence
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Enable re-engagement with passions
16 pinch & grasp exercises
& Cognitive Stimulation, blossom improves:
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Decision-making
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Social interaction
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Memory and mental function
to achieve this, blossom is unique in providing the benefits of:
Pattern
stimulates the reward centres of the brain through the pattern of the petal layouts
Creativity
increases divergent thinking through decision making
Nature
provides the proven physiological benefits of interaction with nature
First prototypes
Featured on
"blossom is a tremendous uplift"
"I could do this for hours"
"Creativity and nature is what I love, it's satisfying to create a piece of art"
"Encouraging to use"
"blossom is stimulating and engaging"
"I'm proud of myself at having achieved something"
"They’re so attractive and natural, just like the real things."
User feedback
Designer & founder
Orlando Ely
"Two of my grandparents have suffered a stroke and struggle daily with dementia.
I saw the effect this had on both of them and their ability to engage in the activities that brought them joy and purpose.
Because they found current tools child like, I designed blossom to motivate them and help individuals to live well even in the face of cognitive and physical challenge."
