Cows, living in most industrialized farms, don’t have very good lives. Sweden-based designer Andreij Nylander, the recent recipient of the Red Dot Award, has created a massage post for dairy cows that allows them to relieve those hard to reach itches when needed.
“In my thesis project Care for Cows, I developed a design concept to improve the living situation for dairy cattle, and examined how people benefit from designing for them,” the designer explains.
Although a small and seemingly relativity simply design, the ramifications for the animals are long reaching, including generating a sense of autonomy for the creatures, control over their bodies and the ability to have some intellectual and physical engagements within the close confines of their stalls and often stark quarters.
“When you see the Care for Cows' massage brush being used, anyone can see it is enjoyable for the cow,” Nylander explains. "The brush is made from rubber and with 40mm holes and rough texture, although primarily designed for a head and neck massage it also cleans, helping remove parasites and increases blood circulation.”
Visit: http://www.andreij.com
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