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Shape Care: Redefining Home Fitness with Innovative Design

Yating Yang introduces Shape Care, a multifunctional fitness device designed to meet the diverse needs of home exercisers. Inspired by the increasing demand for home exercise equipment, Shape Care offers three assembly modes to target various muscle groups, providing a comprehensive workout experience.

Shape Care stands out as a versatile fitness solution, featuring three assembly forms that enable users to perform a wide range of exercises. Whether used as a barbell for chest push exercises, a dumbbell for arm workouts, or an abdominal muscle wheel, Shape Care offers unparalleled flexibility and convenience for home fitness enthusiasts.

The design of Shape Care is realized using high-quality iron for the main body, with a surface treated using advanced baking paint technology. Additionally, the hand-held parts are covered with rubber for enhanced grip and comfort during workouts. With dimensions of 535mm in width, 45mm in depth, and 195mm in height, Shape Care is designed to be compact and space-efficient for home use.

Yating Yang and her team, including Yaxin Li, Qianhan Liu, Haoyu Zhao, and Yunsong Liu, meticulously developed Shape Care to revolutionize home fitness. The project, initiated in Beijing in January 2023, was completed in March 2023, following extensive research and design optimization.

The design process involved in-depth research, including user interviews and behavior observation, to understand the fitness needs of home exercisers. By disassembling existing fitness equipment and studying their principles, the team successfully integrated various exercise functionalities into Shape Care, addressing the space constraints faced by users.

One of the key challenges in the design process was ensuring the seamless transformation between different forms while maintaining the integrity of the shape. Through meticulous study and optimization, the team overcame these challenges, ultimately delivering a revolutionary fitness device that caters to the real exercise needs of users.

Yating Yang, a graduate student in product design and a co-designer at Daodun, has been recognized for her innovative approach to design and her commitment to combining teaching with social practice. Her dedication to nurturing creative thinking and practical skills among students has earned her numerous accolades and awards.

Shape Care has been honored with the Bronze A' Design Award in the A' Sporting Goods, Fitness, and Recreation Equipment Design category in 2024. This prestigious accolade acknowledges the exceptional creativity and ingenuity of Shape Care, highlighting its contribution to enhancing the quality of life for users worldwide.

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