Student product as a part of third year design. The presentation is of the work done some time in 2008/2009 . Student:Ketaki Gujar Symbiosis Institute of Design Now in the context of design education, this may be a good reference work done few years back.I hope this is a useful self-learning content for you all.

1. TECHNICALLY COMPLEX PROJECT
PRODUCT: HAND HELD BODY MASSAGER

2. OBJECTIVE OF MASSAGE:
Massage is the practice of soft tissue manipulation, functional and in some cases psychological purposes.
Massage therapy can help you to relax your stress in many ways. Massage includes acting and
manipulation of body with pressure-structured, unstructured, stationary or moving- tension, motion, or
vibration done manually or with mechanical aids.

3. Benefits of Massage:
1. Reduces stress: Getting regular massage helps in reducing stress. Health experts have
determined that more than 90% of all the diseases are stress related and many of them can be cured
by regular massage therapy.
2. Helps to fight back pain: Massages are a great way to reduce back pain. While your muscles
may get stiff and begin to pain during long work hours of sitting in front of the computer, massage can
help them stretch these stiffened muscles and help you feel more flexible
3. Improves blood Circulation: Massages improve the circulation of the blood in your body. This in
turn makes sure your body gets an abundant supply of oxygenated blood, and helps in removal of
toxins
4.Eaier Pregnancy: Massages are great during pregnancy
5.Recovery from workout strain: no matter level of fitness a person is at as an athlete, workout is
bound to place your muscles under strain. Massages can relieve you of the exercise strain and speed
the recovery process as well.
6.Helps with insomnia: another heath condition that benefits greatly from regular massage therapy
is insomnia. wether your sleeping troubles are full blown or just mild disturbances, massages can
effectively make a great improvement.

4. 7.Improves in body immune system: regular massages help in the circulation and working of
the lymph nodes. Lymph cells are what make the body immune system.
8.Greater joint flexibility: The benefits of massage are just limited to muscles, bones also
benefit from it. Massage helps to increase joint flexibility. Movement becomes easier and you
become more active.
9. Massage therapy decreases tension, depression and pain.
10.Reduces blood pressure

5. CLASSIFICATION OF DIFFERENT MASSAGING TECHNIQUES:
Swedish Massage Therapy:
This is the most common type of massage therapy in the United States. It is also known as Swedish massage
or simply massage therapy. Massage therapists use long smooth strokes, kneading, and circular movements
on superficial layers of muscle using massage lotion or oil. Swedish massage therapy can be very gentle and
relaxing. If you've never had massage before, this is a good one to try first.
Aromatherapy Massage:
Aromatherapy massage is massage therapy with the addition of one or more scented plant oils called
essential oils to address specific needs.The massage therapist can select oils that are relaxing, energizing,
stress-reducing, and balancing, etc. One of the most common essential oils used in aromatherapy massage is
lavender. Aromatherapy massage is particularly suited to stress-related conditions or conditions with an
emotional component.
Hot Stone Massage:
Heated, smooth stones are placed on certain points on the body to warm and loosen tight muscles and
balance energy centers in the body.The massage therapist may also hold stones and apply gentle pressure
with them. The warmth is comforting. Hot stone massage is good for people who have muscle tension but
prefer lighter massage.

6. Deep Tissue Massage:
Deep tissue massage targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. The massage therapist uses
slower strokes or friction techniques across the grain of the muscle. Deep tissue massage is used for
chronically tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems, or recovery from injury. People often
feel sore for one to two days after deep tissue massage.
Shiatsu:
Shiatsu is a form of Japanese bodywork that uses localized finger pressure in a rhythmic sequence on
acupuncture meridians. Each point is held for for two to eight seconds to improve the flow of energy and help
the body regain balance. People are normally pleasantly surprised when they try shiatsu for the first time. It is
relaxing yet the pressure is firm, and there is usually no soreness afterwards.
Thai Massage:
Like shiatsu, Thai massage aligns the energies of the body using gentle pressure on specific points. Thai
massage also includes compressions and stretches. You don't just lie there--the therapist moves and stretches
you into a sequence of postures. It's like yoga without doing any work.
Thai massage is more energizing than other forms of massage. It is also reduces stress and improves flexibility
and range of motion.
Pregnancy Massage
Also called prenatal massage, pregnancy massage is becoming increasingly popular with expectant mothers.
Massage therapists who are certified in pregnancy massage know the proper way to position and support the
woman's body during the massage, and how to modify techniques. Pregnancy massage is used to reduce
stress, decrease swelling, relieve aches and pains, and reduce anxiety and depression. The massage is
customized to a woman's individual needs.

7. Reflexology:
Although reflexology is sometimes called foot massage, it is more than simple foot massage. Reflexology
involves applying pressure to certain points on the foot that correspond to organs and systems in the body.
Reflexology is very relaxing, especially for people who stand on their feet all day or just have tired, achy feet
.
Sports Massage:
Sports massage is specifically designed for people who are involved in physical activity. But you don't have
to be a professional athlete to have one-it's also used by people who are active and work out often. The
focus
Isn't on relaxation but on preventing and treating injury and enhancing athletic performance. Combinations of
techniques are used. The strokes are generally faster than Swedish massage. Facilitated stretching is a
common technique. It helps to loosen muscles and increase flexibility.

8. DIFFERENT TYPES OF MASSAGING PRODUCTS AVAILABLE IN MARKET:
MASSAGERS
MASSAGING CHAIR MASSAGING BEDHAND HELD BODY MASSAGER FOOT MASSAGER
ELECTRICALNON ELECTRICAL BATTERY OPERATED
VIBRATINGVIBRATING AND HEATING TAPPING

9. MASSAGING BED

10. MASSAGING CHAIR

11. FOOT MASSAGER

12. MASSAGING CUSHIONS

13. Super Hand Held Massager
HAND HELD MASSAGERS
Reshma vibrating Massager
OSIM’S I- PAMPER:
1. Gives power packed tapping effect
2. Available with only one common attachment
3. Circulates warm air along the point of contact

14. OSIM’S U-PAMPIE:
1. Mild tapping effect specially designed for women
2. Only one attachment available
3. no heating effect

15. WHAL MODEL 4120-200:
1. Multi grip handle for maximum comfort
2. Compact design perfect to take anywhere
3. Multi attachments for customize treatment for entire body.
4. Ergonomic design, easy to hold and use.
5. Powerful light weight and quite
MICRO DERMABRSION MASSAGER

16. SC-C20 MACHO MASSAGER:
1. Uses high frequency massager, flap massage
function releasing ache and fatigue muscles.
2. Revolves the massage point flowing the
thermotherapy
3. Gentle infrared function
4. Equipped manually controlled heating
SL-C21 SPIRIT MASSAGER:
1. Equipped with three types of massage heads, can
massage your head and some other special area.
2. There are three vibration strengths available
3. Equipped with skid proof to make it comfortable to
use

17. SL-C17 JADE LIGHT-WAVE MASSAGER:
1. four massage head, with large massaging area
2. equipped with push style button convenient for using
3.Vibrating and infrared together working function
4. Temperature control function

18. SL-C02 TWO HEADED TAP MASSAGER:
1.Four changeable covers (heat passing covers having the fomenting massage
function with intensity to your will)
2. The handle cover is designed for slip preventing, making the massage to any place
of the body easily, providing the easy and comfortable massage and stimulating good
blood circulation.

19. STUDY OF A PRODUCT:
1. VIBRATING MOTOR
2. VIBRATING SHAFT TO WHICH
MASSAGING HEAD IS
ATTACHED
3.METAL PLATE WHICH CAUSES
SHAFT TO VIBRATE
4.ON-OFF SWITCH
5.AC POWER SUPPLY
6.ATTACHMENTS FOR
MASSAGING:
A. FACIAL MASSAGE
B .MUSCLE RELAXER
C. GENERAL BODY APPLICATOR
D. SCALP MASSAGE
E. SPINAL MASSAGE
F. ACCUPRESSURE
1
2
3
4
5
6
a b c d e f

20. ACTIVITY MAPPING:

21. USERS:
USER GROUP: 30+ MEN AND WOMEN
NO. OF PEOPLE SURVEYED: 5 men
5 women

22. USER NO. 1:
NISHA BHANSALI
AGE: 32 YRS
PROFESSION: BANK MANAGER & HOUSE WIFE
DAILY ROUTINE:
- Gets up at 7.30 in the morning, prepares breakfast for the family.
- Leaves for office and drops the baby to the baby sitter on the way.
-office timings 10 to 6
-comes home around 7.30 prepares dinner, goes to sleep by 11.30 pm
PROBLEM AREA:
-Flat is on the 3rd floor and no lift in the building, has to go up and down at least 6 times a day.
-Has to sit in the same place with system in front for 6 hours minium
-wears heels whole day.
-Has sever pain in neck lower back and calf muscles

23. USER NO. 2:
VINITA ARYA
AGE: 46 YRS
PROFESSION: RUNS A MESS AND IS
HOUSE WIFE
DAILY ROUTINE:
-Gets up at 5.30 in the morning, prepares breakfast for children, sends them to school.
-Does all the house hold work and prepares lunch for 15 people.
-Takes rest for a while, goes to market to buy some vegetables and other grocery.
- Comes home makes dinner for 20 people
PROBLEM AREA:
-Standing posture whole day causes pressure on knee joints and lower back.

24. USER NO. 3:
LAJWANTI MONGRA
AGE: 69 YRS
PROFESSION: HOUSE WIFE
DAILY ROUTINE:
-She is a village lady.
- works in her house garden.
-prepares food for herself, washes cloths and does all the other house activities
PROBLEM AREA:
-Pain in the joints due to old age
-Pain in the back due to excess workout during the day

25. USER NO. 4:
MILIND KULKARNI
AGE: 43 YRS
PROFESSION; BUSINESS MAN
DAILY ROUTINE:
-Gets up at 6 in the morning, goes for a walk, plays tennis
-does gardening in the house garden
-leaves for office around 9.30
-The main work done in the office is on computer, working hours 9 to 10 hrs.
PROBLEM AREA:
-total body ache and head ache mainly to mental and physical stress
-Pain in the calf muscles

26. USER NO. 5:
H. N SINGH
AGE: 50 YRS
PROFESSION: CIVIL ENGINEER
DAILY ROUTINE:
-Gets at 6 in the morning, goes for morning walk.
-Goes on site by 9.30, has to be there till 6 in the evening.
-Comes home, spends time with family
-Sleeps around 12 am
PROBLEM AREA:
-Heavy workout on site for almost 8 hrs causes pain in the back and legs

27. USER NO. 6:
GAURAV BHANSALI
AGE: 35 YRS
PROFESSION: BANK MANAGER
DAILY ROUTINE:
-Gets up at 8 in the morning, has breakfast and goes to office at 9
-Works on computer from 10 am to 6 pm lunch usually is fast food.
-comes home spends time with family
-goes to sleep.
PROBLEM AREA:
-Stressful and unhealthy lifestyle, lack of exercise causes problems like back pain and corestrol problems.

28. QUESTIONNAIRE MADE FOR USERS ABOUT THE MASSAGER:
Questionnaire for users
How often does your body need a massage?
________________________________________
Why do you need it, for relaxing, for relief from body pain? Any other reason please specify
_________________________________________
During which time of the day generally do like to have a massage?
_________________________________________
For how much time do you massage your body?
_________________________________________
Have you ever visited a massage parlor? If not why?
__________________________________________
If yes how was the experience?
__________________________________________
Generally what are the activities that you do before and after massage?
__________________________________________
Have you ever tried using electrical massager?
___________________________________________

29. Did you find it comfortable using? If not what was the problem?
___________________________________________
If you use an electric massager how often do you use it?
___________________________________________
Have you ever tried traditional rolling massager (non electrical)
____________________________________________
Which one amongst two did you find better and why?
____________________________________________
What is the difference that you find in manual massaging and electrical massaging and which one more relaxing?
____________________________________________
Name:
Profession:
Sign:

30. CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM THE SURVEY:
Mostly all the products are from china, Singapore, Thailand or local, no branded company produces massagers accept
Panasonic.
Price ranges from 200 to 1200 rupees.
There are minimum one and maximum eight different attachments to massage different parts of bodies.
Mostly all the massagers are vibrating type, only few varieties like Osim’s from Singapore are tapping kind.
Tapping massagers are more relaxing than vibrating once
There is not much requirement and demand for different attachments, more or less all of them give the same kind of effect.
Massing a back is very difficult while using a massager alone, u need some ones help for doing it.
The vibrations that are coming out of the massager do not give any pressure on the body, giving a very cold effect.
No pressure points are being pressed while using a vibrating massager.

31. DESIGN BRIEF:
TO DESIGN A HAND HELD ELECTRO MECHANICAL OPERATING DEVICE WHICH HAS EASY ACCESS TO ALL THE PARTS OF THE
BODY, WITH DIFFERENT VIBRATING OR TAPPING SPEEDS GIVING EFFECTIVE PRESSURE ON EACH PART OF THE USERS
BODY