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For my Design Technology coursework I'm redesigning a writing pen to be more comfortable for people with hand arthritis or osteoarthritis. I'm looking for one or two people willing to have a short 20–30 min conversation (phone, video, or text) about everyday challenges with grip and writing tools. Completely anonymous, no medical questions — just your real experience.

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Hi Matteo, hope all goes well with the coursework. I've got osteoarthritis in the left hand and do a lot of typing also. Where are you based and are you on WhatsApp?

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Product Design student trying to help out the OA community! https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-ostearthritis/product-design-student-trying-to-help-out-the-6071 2026-05-03 11:46:31

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Hi @lesmal, thanks for replying so quick! I am based in london but video meetings also works fine to get a feel of what your experience with handwriting is! I am on whatsapp and this is my phone number +32493346968 (i used to live in belgium). If you'd like more info on my project I can also give you my teacher's contact details.


Product Design student trying to help out the OA community! https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-ostearthritis/product-design-student-trying-to-help-out-the-6071 2026-05-03 12:03:03

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@MatteoRicci Hi Matteo, will try and find you on WhatsApp... I'm in Northern Ireland and email address is lesley.donnelly@outlook.com. You can always send information through.

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Product Design student trying to help out the OA community! https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-ostearthritis/product-design-student-trying-to-help-out-the-6071 2026-05-05 20:11:36

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