Guimo, developed by a team of designers from Tec de Monterrey (Mexico), is a specialised modular seating system which enables children aged five to eleven with cerebral palsy to maintain postural support during everyday needs.
Inspired by the structure of the human spine, it consists of interconnected modules which can be repositioned by a physiotherapist and locked into place using simple nut-and-bolt mechanisms. Modules can also be added or removed to the child’s seating as the child grows. Straps secure the system to different chairs and include an adjustable headrest that provides additional support.
For children with cerebral palsy, maintaining healthy posture can play an important role in mobility, development and everyday participation. Yet specialised seating systems can be expensive, bulky and difficult to adapt as children grow. Guimo is made using readily available components and standard hardware, making it an accessible alternative to conventional postural systems reducing costs by up to 80% compared to market alternatives.
Guimo, designed by Midori Estefanía Uehara García, Judith Gutiérrez Rodríguez, Diego Diaz Barriga Chávez is a National winner in 2026 James Dyson Awards.
