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Created by brand consulting firm Landor&Fitch for people with hand dexterity issues, this adaptive toothbrush includes more than 142 different handle designs.

The textured grip accessory handles with chunky grips, grips that bulge outward like a tennis ball wrapped around, lattices, ridges, and other textures are custom-made and 3D printed for each customer based on an online questionnaire. They are also designed to attach to the handle of a regular toothbrush or electric toothbrush to create a larger grip. Refusing to be ordinary, the toothbrush is reminiscent of a sculpture in its shape, texture, and color, which makes it a great decorative object.

According to Landor&Fitch, there are an estimated 360 million people around the world who live with problems using their hands, and Jack Holloway, head of industrial design at Landor&Fitch, told Dezeen: "While researching accessible design, we came across users who were using toothbrushes in a functional but very uncomfortable way - using dog toys, lollipop sticks and damp cloths to attach the toothbrush to their hands via an elastic band, which we realized as a creative team we could solve." To develop the product, Landor&Fitch brought together people with hand movement issues due to conditions such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and essential tremor. They invited them to co-design the product in a series of maker labs, hands-on workshops where participants could create shapes, test prototypes and share their experiences.

Participants were involved in the entire process, testing and providing feedback on the final prototype, resulting in a toothbrush with 3D-printed handles that adapt to the movements of people with hand issues.