Ivania 2.0 is a 3D-printed prosthesis crafted to explore new possibilities within the world of prosthetics.
Inspired by the unique design freedoms available to only a select few, Ivania allows for user-defined parameters, making each piece distinct in style, size, and functionality. By blending the fields of fashion, jewelry, and prosthetics, Ivania stands as one of the first prosthetics to embrace the concept of ornamentation alongside function.
This innovative design captured widespread attention, garnering several million views online and was put on display at the Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt Museum in NY.
Limbitless Solutions is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring a generation of innovators committed to using their skills and passion to make a positive impact. Through additive manufacturing, we advance personalized bionics and develop solutions for individuals with disabilities, driven by the belief that no family should bear the cost for their child to receive a prosthetic arm. Our mission extends to encouraging communities to innovate with compassion.
As a founding team member and lead designer, I contributed to some of Limbitless Solutions' most viral creations, including the Iron Man prosthetic arm delivered by Robert Downey Jr., the Blue Man Group arm, and the Dolphin Tail arm. During my time with the team, I helped pioneer techniques that enabled the creation of unique, low-cost myoelectric devices, and helped to set a new standard for accessible bionics.
Many of these projects have gone viral, collecting over 50 million views across various platforms.
The Missing Piece was founded with a mission to make low-cost assistive devices accessible to people worldwide through automated prosthetic creation. Clients could simply upload images to an online platform, where automated design software would generate a customized 3D-printed silicone eggshell mold of their missing finger. This mold was then sent to a third-party facility for silicone injection and shipped directly to the client. As a result, clients around the world received personalized, affordable prosthetic solutions.
I was the lead designer for one of Intel’s Experience Amazing projects, centered around an inspiring young boy named Daniel Hobbs.
Daniel is an active 11-year-old who lives in Spain and enjoys practicing judo, playing soccer and basketball, riding his bike, and swimming. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he’s also learning Portuguese. His friends affectionately call him ‘Iron Man’ because he wears a prosthetic on his left arm. Born without a hand, Daniel arrived at the dawn of the 3D printing revolution, where technology is transforming lives and providing innovative solutions to overcome life’s challenges. His energy and enthusiasm light up every room, and his journey embodies the spirit of resilience and possibility.
The Experience Amazing project was featured in a 2016 Super Bowl ad and played around the world in advertisements that year.
The JD-1, originally designed for guitarist John Denner, is one of the most advanced SLS-printed prosthetic hands ever created. This pioneering prosthesis leverages SLS technology to emerge from the printer as a fully assembled object, eliminating the need for manual assembly and significantly reducing production time. After just a few minutes of post-print cleaning, the JD-1 is ready to accommodate internal electronic controllers or mechanisms, adaptable to each user's unique preferences
Designed as next iteration of the JD-1. The JD-2 was created with the the intention of exploring more of the possibilities available to designers with SLS 3D Printing technology.
The mesh structues’’ on the prosthesis are intended to do more than reduce the weight of the object, but have been placed to also be aesthetically pleasing.Designed as the next evolution of the JD-1, the JD-2 prosthetic was created to push the boundaries of what SLS 3D printing technology can offer. The mesh structures on the prosthesis serve not only to reduce its weight but are also strategically placed for aesthetic appeal, blending functionality with visually engaging design.
The final iteration in the JD line, the JD-3, was crafted to blur the boundaries between prosthesis and jewelry. This fully articulating prosthetic hand combines SLS and metal-plated 3D-printed components, achieving both functionality and a refined, wearable aesthetic.
Winner of the 2016 CES Tech for a Better World Award, the K-1 is an accessible, fully 3D-printable prosthetic hand designed for desktop FDM printers. Costing around $25 to produce, depending on scale, it can be assembled in under an hour using simple materials like fishing line and elastic string.
Developed collaboratively by 3D Systems and E-nabling the Future—a global network of volunteers committed to providing prosthetic hands to those in need—the K-1 combines affordability and ease of assembly, widening access to transformative assistive technology. Today, the K-1 continues to be downloaded and printed worldwide, empowering young makers and supporting individuals with disabilities.
