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Buttoning shirts poses significant challenges for elderly individuals and young children due to limited fine motor skills and difficult shirt designs. The document discusses the physical limitations and design factors that contribute to this issue, emphasizing its impact on independence and emotional well-being. Solutions such as ergonomic button hooks and improved clothing designs are proposed to enhance usability and comfort.

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Identify the Problem

Buttoning shirts poses significant challenges for elderly individuals and young children due to limited fine motor skills and difficult shirt designs. The document discusses the physical limitations and design factors that contribute to this issue, emphasizing its impact on independence and emotional well-being. Solutions such as ergonomic button hooks and improved clothing designs are proposed to enhance usability and comfort.

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Identify the Problem

Many people, especially elderly individuals and young children, have trouble when buttoning
shirts. This challenge often becomes noticeable during daily routines, such as getting dressed
in the morning, especially when it slows the person down or makes them need help. For older
adults, the issue may be caused by reduced hand strength, joint stiffness, or simply the natural
decline of fine motor skills with age. Young children may also struggle because their fine
motor coordination is still developing.

certain shirt designs make the task harder — such as very small buttons, tight buttonholes, or
thick and stiff fabric — which can make buttoning difficult even for healthy individuals

Existence solation

Magnetic buttouns

Measurement

1. Handle Length (8.5 cm)

This is a practical size because it aligns well with the average width of a human palm,
which is about 7.5–9.5 cm in adults. This allows:

 A firm, full-hand grip without discomfort.


 Good control during detailed work (like sculpting or pottery).

2. Total Length (14 cm)

This length is long enough to balance in the hand without being clumsy. It's designed to:

 Fit in your hand without extending far past the wrist.

3. Diameter (1.1 cm)

This is close to the diameter of a pencil or pen, optimized for:

 Comfort during long use.


 Proper grip pressure to avoid fatigue.

Tools that match the scale of the hand (a part of body proportion) result in:

 Better ergonomic function — preventing strain or injury.


 More natural motion — crucial for tasks requiring precision.
How to Use a Button Hook:

1. Hold the handle firmly.


2. Insert the hook through the buttonhole from the outside.
3. Catch the button with the hook.
4. Pull the button back through the hole to fasten.

Identifying this problem early helps provide the right support, whether through practice,
using assistive tools, or choosing simplified clothing such as shirts with magnetic or Velcro
closures.

 Identify the problem = Recognize and describe what the issue is.
 Define the problem = Dig deeper to understand why it happens and its broader
impact .

Define the problem

Buttoning shirts is challenging for people with limited fine motor


skills. Small buttons, tight buttonholes, and stiff fabrics require
precise movements, which can be difficult even for those without
impairments. These physical and design challenges often lead to
frustration, dependence on others, and reduced independence. As
a result, individuals may avoid certain clothing styles, impacting
their confidence and daily routines. This issue goes beyond
inconvenience, affecting emotional well-being and quality of life,
making improvement especially important.

The difficulty in buttoning shirts is a complex issue caused by both physical limitations and
design factors. For many people, especially the elderly or children, fine motor skills are
underdeveloped or weakened due to aging or health conditions like arthritis or muscle
weakness. These physical limitations make tasks requiring dexterity, such as aligning and
fastening small buttons, particularly challenging. Additionally, the design of shirts can
exacerbate the problem. Small buttons, tight buttonholes, and stiff fabrics require precise
movements and fine grip, making it difficult even for individuals with normal hand function.
The combination of physical and design-related challenges often leads to frustration and a
sense of helplessness, particularly for those who value their independence. This issue can
result in social and emotional impacts, such as avoiding certain clothing styles or relying on
others for help. Therefore, the problem extends beyond inconvenience, affecting a person's
autonomy and self-esteem.

Existence solution

The current design presents several disadvantages that could be improved with thoughtful
enhancements. For individuals with weak hands, the limited grip can be addressed by
designing handles with ergonomic contours and soft-touch materials to provide better
comfort and control. The inflexibility of traditional wire hooks can be improved by using
more adaptable, durable materials like silicone or rubber, enhancing manoeuvrability. To
solve the issue of poor portability, compact and foldable versions of the tool could be
developed, making them easy to carry in a bag or pocket. Additionally, since the tool may not
work well with all clothing types, incorporating interchangeable tips or adjustable sizes
would allow it to accommodate various button styles. Lastly, to overcome the lack of visual
appeal, offering the tool in a variety of colors and finishes would cater to users’ personal
preferences and make it more attractive.

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Measurement ….

How dose it work

How to Use a Button Hook

1. Insert the Wire Loop: Slide the wire loop of the button hook through the buttonhole
from the front of the garment.
2. Secure the Button: Place the button inside the wire loop.

3. Pull the Button Through: Gently pull the button through the buttonhole by pulling
the handle of the button hook.

4. Release the Button: Once the button is through, remove the wire loop from the
button.

To unbutton, reverse the process:

Position the Button Hook: Place the wire loop over the button.

Pull the Button Back: Gently pull the button back through the buttonhole using the button
hook.

1. Remove the Button Hook: Once the button is free, remove the wire loop from the
button.

HOW TO USE

A button hook is used to help fasten buttons on clothing, especially for people who have
difficulty using their fingers due to arthritis, injury, or limited dexterity.

Here’s how to use it:

1. Hold the handle of the button hook firmly in your dominant hand. Most have an
ergonomic or padded grip for comfort.
2. Insert the hook through the buttonhole from the outside of the garment going inward.
3. Catch the button with the metal loop or hook—make sure the hook goes around the
button securely.
4. Pull the hook back through the buttonhole, bringing the button along with it. The
button should slide through the hole and fasten the garment.

It works best with standard-sized buttons (like those on shirts )though some versions are
made for larger coat buttons too.
Measurement

1. Handle Length (8.5 cm)

This is a practical size because it aligns well with the average width of a human palm,
which is about 7.5–9.5 cm in adults. This allows:

 A firm, full-hand grip without discomfort.


 Good control during detailed work (like sculpting or pottery).

2. Total Length (14 cm)

This length is long enough to balance in the hand without being clumsy. It's designed to:

 Fit in your hand without extending far past the wrist.


 Maintain dexterity and precision, which are key for tools used in fine manual work.

3. Diameter (1.2 cm)

This is close to the diameter of a pencil or pen, optimized for:

 Comfort during long use.


 Proper grip pressure to avoid fatigue.

Tools that match the scale of the hand (a part of body proportion) result in:

 Better ergonomic function — preventing strain or injury.


 More natural motion — crucial for tasks requiring precision.

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