MAKO

MAKO

Capstone Project
Backboard System for Aquatic Spinal Emergencies
DESIGNER(S)
IN COLLABORATION WITH
MAJOR
Industrial Design
FACULTY
Jason Germany
MAKO rethinks the back-boarding process to make the crucial first ten minutes of spinal recovery as smooth and effective as possible. Current backboard solutions lack a cohesive user experience which increases response time and victim extraction from the water. MAKO simplifies the complex backboard process with a guided series of actions and EMT connectivity so lifeguards can be more effective and efficiently save lives.
DESIGNER(S)
MAJOR
Industrial Design
FACULTY
Jason Germany
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
DIVISION OF DESIGN