Imagine you want to read a book, a label, a bus timetable — and the only way to get it in braille is a machine […]
Three small hacks from one session
Some days at the makerspace, nobody sets out to invent anything. We shared a reel from One Punggol in June 2025 with three devices in […]
A small angle change that saves an arm twist
Imagine picking up a spoon — and having to twist your whole arm just to keep the food on it. For a person with an […]
Lining up a key you can’t see clearly
Have you ever stood at your own front door, key in hand, and missed the keyhole? For most of us it is a half-second fumble. […]
Learning splints, together
Have you ever tried to hold your hand still in exactly the right position — and realised you do not know what “right” even means? […]
Eating independently, on your own terms
Imagine sitting down to a meal and needing someone else to hold your fork for you. Three times a day, every day. For a person […]
Unplugging without the struggle
Have you ever had to wrestle a plug out of a socket? For most of us it is a small annoyance — a tight plug, […]
Hack the rain: how a volunteer’s umbrella hack became an award-winning poncho
What: the Wheelchair Poncho, designed by 55 Minutes with SalvageGarden volunteers and caregiversAwards: Human-Centered Design Award 2026 (August 2026) and Red Dot Award: Design Concept […]