UST - FlateMate
Aug-Dec 2023
Design an Earthquake Emergency Device for High School Students
High School students spend a lot of time in the classroom. During this time an earthquake can happen at any time. This product is for students who are trapped under rubble and need to time to survive till first responders arrive.
UST
UST, a company specializing in survival, camping, and outdoor equipment since 1936. With the rise in natural disasters, there's a growing demand for survival equipment.

So What?
“About 20,000 Earthquakes Happen Around the Globe Each Year and There’s a Possibility It Can Happen During School Hours”
Grade: Sophomore
Age: 17
Height: 5’6
Description: Garry is student at a public High school who struggles at school and has a lot of anxiety.
Does not like School
Scared of being in small places
Terrible eyesight
The air will be purified using the oxygen concentrator so when the user needs fresh oxygen they can turn on the air knob.
“OH NO MY LEG IS STUCK”
Grab handle, slide device out.
Push device under gap, inflate for leg relief.
At school, earthquake hits, drop, cover, and hold.
Activate device for fresh air by pressing air knob.
Searches under table for FlateMate, breaks seal.
