
Crutch Anchor.
A product designed to assist those on crutches descend outdoor stairways in wet conditions.
Stay secure,
stay safe.
By inserting the end of the crutch into the anchor, the user can safely put their weight onto the crutch without the fear of it slipping out from under them.
After witnessing my father consistently be over cautious and scared when descending outdoor steps which often lack handrails as well as become wet and slippery, I created the ‘Crutch Anchor’. With a tapered design the user easily slides the crutch down and under the lip sculpted to securely hold the rubber tip of a crutch. Being an outdoor product, the anchor has built in water drainage and lights for nighttime usability. After installation using the multiple screw holes for a solid hold onto any step, the removable ramp works to both aid the functionality and cover the screws.






‘Anchor installation, use and breakdown’
Explore the design process and research:
Sam Durrant - 2021