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Increasing mobility for patients
This project was challenging but incredibly educational. Me and two other students had the opportunity to further develop Alissa Rees' existing product; the IV-walk. Collaborating with healthcare professionals gave us new insights into how design can overcome everyday obstacles. The iterative process of testing and improving made the result a true team achievement.
IV-Walk
Eigen illustratie van IV-walk concept
visualization of iterations throughout the project
KEY MOMENTS
Double Diamond process
During the development phase, we tested enhancements such as ergonomic adjustments and secure attachment mechanisms in close collaboration with healthcare providers. Feedback on practical usability and safety guided iterative improvements.
Through discussions with healthcare professionals and observations in hospitals, our team noticed that the traditional IV systems are primarily focused on patients, leaving room for improvement in terms of usability for caregivers.
The outcome was a refined version of the IV-Walk, offering patients great mobility while providing caregivers a more efficient and safer solution for their daily routines. The redesign ensures that the IV-Walk is easier and faster to use, meeting hospital requirements for medical equipment.
This led to defining the core challenge: How can we redesign the IV-Walk to enhance usability, safety, and efficiency for healthcare professionals while maintaining patient comfort?
visualization 'Increasing Mobility
