The Bow Guide

The Bow Guide is a device created to aid our user Nilya, who suffers from right-sided hemiparesis, in playing the violin unassisted. This project was created as a part of the Northwestern Design Thinking & Communication (DTC) class curriculum

Using a dual-rail system, the bow can effortlessly slide back in forth and play all four strings

As seen from left to right, Jennie Wang, Maggie Musgrave, Professor Casler, Professor McMullan, Shael Murthy, and James Tilson (me)

Full Report

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