KWIGISHA DESIGN SERVICE
KWIGISHA DESIGN SERVICE
KWIGISHA DESIGN SERVICE
Role
2D/3D Designer
Year
2024
Category
Product Design
Kwigisha is a project aimed at developing a training model for educating a new generation of orthopedic technicians in Burundi. This initiative also focuses on establishing a local supply chain for prosthetic and orthotic materials, promoting sustainable solutions and self-sufficiency for the Orthopedic Center.





STEP / 01
STEP / 01
STEP / 01
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
I mapped local disabilities and analyzed the regional healthcare ecosystem to identify key actors and ensure machinery parity across the territory.
I mapped local disabilities and analyzed the regional healthcare ecosystem to identify key actors and ensure machinery parity across the territory.
I mapped local disabilities and analyzed the regional healthcare ecosystem to identify key actors and ensure machinery parity across the territory.


STEP / 02
STEP / 02
STEP / 02
USER ANALYSIS
USER ANALYSIS
USER ANALYSIS
Through direct interviews with the center's director, head technician, students, and patients, I mapped critical stakeholder needs and uncovered systemic, generational staffing risks.
Through direct interviews with the center's director, head technician, students, and patients, I mapped critical stakeholder needs and uncovered systemic, generational staffing risks.
Through direct interviews with the center's director, head technician, students, and patients, I mapped critical stakeholder needs and uncovered systemic, generational staffing risks.
STEP / 03
STEP / 03
STEP / 03
DATA ANALYSIS
DATA ANALYSIS
DATA ANALYSIS
By synthesizing census data with global disability metrics (DALYs/YLDs) and material flows, I proved the long-term educational and economic viability of establishing a self-sufficient teaching method as well as local polypropylene recycling workflow.
By synthesizing census data with global disability metrics (DALYs/YLDs) and material flows, I proved the long-term educational and economic viability of establishing a self-sufficient teaching method as well as local polypropylene recycling workflow.
By synthesizing census data with global disability metrics (DALYs/YLDs) and material flows, I proved the long-term educational and economic viability of establishing a self-sufficient teaching method as well as local polypropylene recycling workflow.


STEP / 04
STEP / 04
STEP / 04
PROTOTYPE
PROTOTYPE
PROTOTYPE
I mapped the entire systemic service model and evaluated the curriculum with thte employees of CNAR to validate its day-to-day usability and seamless integration within the training workshops.
I mapped the entire systemic service model and evaluated the curriculum with thte employees of CNAR to validate its day-to-day usability and seamless integration within the training workshops.
I mapped the entire systemic service model and evaluated the curriculum with thte employees of CNAR to validate its day-to-day usability and seamless integration within the training workshops.
STEP / 05
STEP / 05
STEP / 05
USER TEST
USER TEST
USER TEST
I field-tested classroom materials and clinical tracking logs, ultimately designing a comprehensive 6- month curriculum, five bolt-bound training manuals, and a local plastic extruder workflow.
I field-tested classroom materials and clinical tracking logs, ultimately designing a comprehensive 6- month curriculum, five bolt-bound training manuals, and a local plastic extruder workflow.
I field-tested classroom materials and clinical tracking logs, ultimately designing a comprehensive 6- month curriculum, five bolt-bound training manuals, and a local plastic extruder workflow.


STEP / 06
STEP / 06
STEP / 06
FINALIZE
FINALIZE
FINALIZE
I delivered the complete "CNAR Editions" branding, strategic budget, and operational framework, successfully launching a self-sufficient educational rollout and a circular material supply chain.
I delivered the complete "CNAR Editions" branding, strategic budget, and operational framework, successfully launching a self-sufficient educational rollout and a circular material supply chain.
I delivered the complete "CNAR Editions" branding, strategic budget, and operational framework, successfully launching a self-sufficient educational rollout and a circular material supply chain.
STEP / 07
STEP / 07
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