TurnCare, a medical device company dedicated to safeguarding complex critical care patients, enlisted Speck Design to enhance their first-generation profusion enhancement system, the Guardian System. The project focused on the controller's element, aiming to update its design for improved usability and functionality within a compact, lightweight form.
Initiating the project with in-depth meetings with TurnCare stakeholders, our goal was to grasp the system's vision, priorities, and the specific needs of its key audiences. A competitive analysis helped identify benchmarks and opportunities in the healthcare market, guiding our decision-making process. Through a collaborative approach, we explored the Guardian System's key benefits from both B2B and end-consumer perspectives, utilizing a decision matrix to refine our design proposals.
The challenge was to enhance the controller with additional functionalities without compromising its size and weight. Our electrical engineering efforts were directed towards achieving a balance between compactness and feature richness. By optimizing the electrical layout and component selection, we ensured the redesigned controller could support effective pressure injury prevention therapy efficiently.
Addressing the need for a lighter and smaller controller, our mechanical engineering process involved iterating through CAD designs and prototypes. This meticulous development ensured the controller's elements—handle, hook, clamp, connector lock, and cord—were redesigned for better efficiency and ease of use in demanding healthcare settings, without sacrificing the system's integrity or functionality.
Our industrial design focused on enhancing the controller's ergonomics and user interaction, ensuring it could be easily integrated into the ICU's fast-paced environment. Prioritizing the healthcare professionals' experience, we refined the device's form and materials to create an intuitive, efficient tool that supports the provision of care to high-acuity patients effectively.
