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AUTO INJECT

TYPE Sponsored Studio Project

DURATION 15 Weeks

ROLE Student Designer

CONTENT Medical supply product design and mobile app UI/UX design.

Summary

Implementation of the “Internet of things” into injection-molded pharmaceutical products including but not limited to NFC and RFID. The digital solution should perform a level of communication to the user.

Who is the Client?

Aptar is a plastics manufacturing company that owns CSP Technologies. CSP Technologies focuses primarily on pharmaceutical packaging, which is often custom.

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Design Brief

_Target audience

Our target audience consists of individuals with diabetes and those who need regular blood glucose testing. Our mission is to provide them with easy-to-use, accurate, and convenient blood glucose monitoring solutions to help them better manage their condition, maintain their health, and enhance their quality of life. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality medical products and services tailored to the specific needs and concerns of this particular demographic.

_Competitor Analysis

Analyze and compare existing diabetes-related medical devices on the market, and make improvements and innovations based on them

_Design Goal

The goal is to integrate industrial design into medical products, utilizing ergonomics to make medical devices user-friendly, all while emphasizing human-centric care. This objective is dedicated to creating smarter, more convenient, and compassionate medical experiences to ensure that both patients and healthcare professionals can interact better with the equipment. It aims to enhance treatment effectiveness, alleviate patient discomfort, convey care and respect, and ultimately improve the overall quality and humanization of the healthcare industry.

Project Overview

RESEARCH

Conducting a survey of the American diabetes population to provide data support is essential for better understanding the disease's epidemiology, management needs, and risk factors. This aids in improving diabetes prevention, treatment, and policymaking, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for patients.

In the U.S. market, it's essential to conduct statistical categorization and behavioral analysis of the diabetic population to better comprehend their needs for diabetes-related products. With a diverse range of type 1 and type 2 diabetics, spanning various age groups and lifestyles, understanding their distinct preferences and behaviors is paramount.

Through detailed statistical analysis, we can identify subgroups with unique treatment approaches, dietary choices, exercise habits, and medication requirements.

This precision is pivotal in tailoring products and services to meet their specific demands, ultimately enhancing diabetes management and the quality of life for individuals with diabetes.

Journey Map:
Martin's Diabetes Monitoring Device Usage

Martin L

Gender Male

Age 75

Job retired worker

Martin is a retired worker, and since his retirement, he has discovered that he has diabetes. By understanding Martin's behavior, thoughts, pain points, and opportunities, product and service providers can better meet his needs, improve his user experience, and provide better support.

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User Pain Point Summary

The act of injection can be misunderstood.

Insulin is not portable and is easily lost and broken

Injection pain, injection head pollution

Easy to forget the injection location

Problems with Existing Insulin Injectors

Needles are easily contaminated and lost and are not easy to carry

The overall shape belongs to medical products and does not conform to ergonomics

There was no place to store the insulin, and it was difficult to measure the dosage

Design Goals

reducing the design form that is too industrial, ensuring that the product structure is clear and reliable, but reducing the cold feeling of medical products

STYLING

In order to facilitate the use of patients and effectively determine the injection metering, the needle-free design is used to reduce pain; the injection head is covered to reduce dust or can be disassembled and replaced as much as possible

USE

Easy to use, whether it is charging medicine, setting injection metering, injection should be as simple and easy to operate as possible

FUNCTION

Sketching & Design

Based on the research and investigation mentioned above, sketching and prototyping are conducted to meet the design objectives.

Prototyping Development

After modeling in SolidWorks, I rapidly created a 1:1 scale model using a 3D printer and PLA material to experience the product firsthand and make improvements. I went through a total of three iterations to continuously enhance the product design.