CraniBox
2021
University Solo Project
CraniBox is a 3D printed portable education device, designed to promote careers in medicine to high schoolers. It uses a variety of 3D printing methods, ABS and TPU FDM, as well as Plaster Powder SLS. Cranibox comes in packs, with enough materials that remote communities can 3D print more of the components themselves.
CraniBox demonstrates the process of a Burr hole procedure, where a hole is drilled in a patient’s skull to release pressure. CraniBox does this in such a fun and exaggerated way that it is not realistic enough to dissuade students from participating.
This project was in collaboration with the Herston Biofabrication Institute, who challenged my cohort with this task.
CraniBox effectively uses 3D printing’s advantages to create a strong and resistant product that can be easily disassembled and requires no fasteners due to the angle of the main plate
My design was successful and received recognition from industry professionals at Herston Biofabrication Institute, winning first place in my design category (Portable & Remote Application).
Me, pictured second from left, with the other category winners and professionals from Herston Biofabrication Institute.