How would you extend yourself? What can a 3D printed extra thumb teach
us about the body and the brain? Inspired by the origin of the word
prosthesis, designer Dani Clode shifts the conversation about prosthetic to something a bit more ‘extra’ with her Third Thumb
Project; exploring thumbs, body control and the future of
neuroplasticity.
Dani Clode is a product designer from New Zealand and received her MA
from the Royal College of Art in London. By collaborating with the
Alternative Limb Project and neuroscientists from the Institute of
Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, Dani works to
challenge the perception and boundaries of prosthetic design,
incorporating new materials and design processes to augment and extend
the human form.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but
independently organized by a local community.
Dani Clode is a product designer from New Zealand and a recent MA
graduate from the Royal College of Art in London. Her award-winning
work, The Third Thumb Project explores human augmentation and prosthetic
extension. Dani is currently developing the project further with
neuroscientists from the Plasticity Lab in the Institute of Cognitive
Neuroscience at University College London, exploring the brain’s ability
to adapt to additional digits. She also collaborates with The
Alternative Limb Project, designing sculptural prosthetic arms that have
been exhibited worldwide. Dani is working to challenge the perception
and boundaries of prosthetic design, incorporating new materials and
design processes to extend the human form. This talk was given at a TEDx
event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a
local community.
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