Publication Date
Fall 2025
Presentation Length
Poster/Gallery presentation
College
O'More College of Architecture & Design
Department
Architecture
Student Level
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor
Fernando Lima
Metadata/Fulltext
Fulltext
Presentation Type
Poster
Summary
The BabyCare Box was an interdisciplinary design project proposed Professor Lima’s 4th Year Fall Studio and the Doctorate of Nursing program at Belmont in coordination with OliveLink, a non-profit organization out of Kenya. The prompted project was to create a localized version of the Baby Box that had been successful in Finland and Scotland in reducing infant mortality rates. Our proposed design is that of a box that has multiple uses after the child has grown too large for the bascinet. Constructed from locally sourced or sustainable materials such as bamboo plywood and recycled plastics, the box emphasizes safety, durability, sanitation, and cultural integration. Distribution and education are supported through a purpose-built kiosk modeled on vernacular Kenyan architecture, which serves as a hub for prenatal and postpartum consultation. Through adaptive design, passive environmental strategies, and locally grounded material systems, the project seeks to improve neonatal safety, empower parents with knowledge and resources, and introduce a scalable, dignified approach to maternal and infant care in underserved communities.
Recommended Citation
Jerkins, Jeremy R. and Culp, Payton L., "The BabyCare Box Project - A Design Proposal by Culp and Jerkins" (2025). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 735.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/735
Comments
Poster that was uploaded as the file for this project is already printed out and ready to go. Professor Lima has it if needed.