The Sunrise Medical Helium wheelchair, with industrial design by Gary van Deursen of Van Deursen LLC of Essex, Connecticut, was recently awarded the 2010 Red Dot award for product design.
The Helium was selected from among 4,252 products entered from more than 50 nations.
“The design merges elements from the world of cycling and automotive to create a high-performance, fully adjustable wheelchair, that features superior handling, ergonomics and aesthetics,” said Gary van Deursen.
The award-winning wheelchair is currently sold in Europe as the Helium and in the U.S. as the Q7 from Sunrise.
About Van Deursen LLC
After heading the creative innovation and design for such companies as Stanley Works, Coleman, Black & Decker and GE, Gary van Deursen launched Van Deursen LLC in 2006 as an independent design and innovation consultancy. With more than 60 patents to his name, van Deursen works with clients in the consumer, industrial and medical fields to pinpoint design problems and identify opportunities for innovative design solutions, new product concepts and brand strategies.
In addition to Sunrise Medical, Van Deursen LLC has invented and designed products for a list of international clients including Snapper lawn mowers, American Safety Razor and Karcher power washers. For information, visit www.vandeursenllc.com.