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Galleries // 2025 Spark:Spring Student // C.Clipper
C.Clipper
Winner - Silver
Competition: Spark:Spring Student
Designer: Yen-Chun Chen
Design Type: Concept
Company / Organization / School: National Taipei University/Education
Team Members: Yen-Chun Chen, Advisor Prof. Kai-Chu Li
◎Creative Concept C.Clipper is a nail clipper with a built-in stamp function, allowing children to practice marking their nails before using the actual blade. This helps them gradually familiarize themselves with the shape of their nails and the stability of the operation. Once children can accurately mark their nails, they can swap the stamp for the blade, enabling them to start clipping their nails. The C.Clipper allows children to gradually adapt to and master nail-cutting skills through practice, reducing the fear of cutting nails, boosting confidence, and fostering independence. The stamp uses non-toxic ink, safe for children even if accidentally ingested, providing peace of mind for parents. Additionally, the C.Clipper features a magnifying glass to help children clearly see the areas they need to clip, making it easier for visually impaired children and teens to cut their nails as well. ◎Problem discovery 1. Children Fear Failure: Three out of ten children today are afraid of failure. 2. Children Fear Nail Cutting: They worry about cutting their skin or are unfamiliar with the process, leading to fear and resistance. 3. Parents Hesitate to Let Children Cut Their Nails Independently: Fear of injury prevents parents from allowing children to practice, limiting their self-training opportunities.
