Does designing for disability have to be so ugly? The case for aesthetic mobility aids

Wheelchairs, walkers and commodes aren't usually things of beauty.

More often than not, products for people with mobility needs or disabilities are hospital-like and boring.

But do they have to be?

A shower chair just received a Good Design Award for its thoughtful, human-centred design, which the judges said re-imagines assistive furniture.

What benefits might come from designing these functional products with a little more flair?