ALUO PROJECT / 2012
ID Final thesis project
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DESIGN TASK:
Design a personal medical device for asthma patients whose aesthetics and way of use would not remind the person of his illness.
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MY ROLE:
Benchmarking, conceptualisation, ideation, industrial design, interaction design, graphic design, packaging design, user guide, marketing campaign storyline
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TOOLS USED:
Sketching, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Solidworks, Cinema 4D, Keynote
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GUIDE: Jure Miklavc
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BREATHTAKING WRISTLET - PEF Measuring Device
Breathtaking wristlet is a personal medical device for asthmatics, that provides an objective measure of how well the lungs are functioning. The idea was not to design yet another measuring device but to design a whole new experience for the user, making them feel like a person and not like a patient.The device consists of a wristlet that holds the measuring mechanism, the charging unit that informs the user of his well-being and the web based user interface.
WHEN TO MEASURE
Subtle reminder to do the measurement, by not showing time properly.
HOW TO MEASURE
IN DEPTH MEASUREMENT RESULTS OVERVIEW
USE CASE SCENARIO
User gets notified to measure his/her PEF by the wristlet not showing time properly or by the charging unit that starts imitating breathing with light(user is still notified even though he/she is not wearing the wristlet).
PROJECT IMAGES
WORK PROCESS
Steps in the project
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DESIGN APPROACH:
Market research, testing current products, data analysis, ideation, mockup building.
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WHAT I'VE LEARNED:
Researching techniques(user research, benchmark), model making(3D software, quick test mockups), rapid UI tests(Keynote), verification of idea(matrix display, LEDs).
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Behind the scene
I have conducted several interviews with asthma specialist, went through diagnostic testings myself, conducted PEF meter market research,etc. to understand the need of self monitoring for Asthma patients. Based on the findings I wanted to focus on creating a better experience for the patient. I worked on both form and interaction of a personal PEF meter and presented my finding to the pulmonary disease specialists in Slovenia.
RESEARCH PROCESS
IDEATION & MODEL MAKING
