IDE GROUP
USABILITY DESIGN
1 year - Product Developer Medical Devices
Experience in medical device development and user research under design change controls following the ISO13485 standards. Performing R&D activities for highly innovative start-ups to large companies.
The nature of my work at IDE Group was confidential. Therefore, I am not able to show detailed project visuals and explain project specifics. However, I provide a brief description of the work I enjoyed doing at IDE Group.
Research in the field of brain state monitoring, the management of knee and hip prosthetic joint infection and product design of an educational healthcare robot.
Improve the usability of a Brain State Monitor patch that provides a quick and objective measurement of delirium with high diagnostic performance to support timely interventions.
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Creative concept generation
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Leading brainstorm sessions
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Concept presentations and discussions of concept selection with the client
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Build and review prototypes
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Perform first-trial usability studies
Drawings a concept idea, explain the usability
Building and testing prototypes
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HANDHELD DESIGN
Develop all details of a handheld device used in the management of hip prosthetic joint infection. Build the housing and integrate the electronic elements for use in the clinical trial. Develop a disposable barrier that will be used to prevent cross-contamination from the handle.
Responsible for:
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Concept sketches of the handheld design in Photoshop
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Review product workflow with the clinical team and define requirements
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Set product specifications
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Define all concept geometries, based on the electronic components and features of the handheld
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Bill of material management. Generate an overview of all components including the selection of the shelf components. Ordering all components and keeping track of planning
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Design Review presentation with clients and suppliers
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Draw UI overview and align with the clinical team
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Risk management
Prototype of the the handheld device
PROTOTYPE ROBOT
Product design for FLOo, an educational care robot. Designing and building models to investigate in practical pilots how care and technology can enhance each other. The mission is to increase self-determination and belief in the abilities of parents with mild intellectual disability (MID). Through supportive robotics, we stimulate interaction between parent and child.
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Housing design in CAD
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Building 3D prints
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Review prototype on fitting electronic components and ease of assembly
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Engineering 5 test models for Vacuum Casting including tolerance analysis and material and color selection and supplier selection
Design and prototype the housing of the care robot