Erika noted that the Clinical Insights Program has helped her design team reshape its understanding of a product’s physicality and how it’ll be used in the field.
“One example that comes to mind is early in a project where we thought it would be a really great idea to develop a two-part device with a 15-inch monitor to solve for issues of visibility,” she said. “We came to find out our beautifully-envisioned product didn’t fit in the hospital room due to the footprint of all the other necessary equipment. At the time, it felt like we were taking a step backward in redefining the product architecture and form factor, but that early insight and sprint to a physical prototype set us up to create something even better than our first idea.”
Through this two-track model, Engenious Designs is better able to create excellent caregiver and patient experiences with medical devices that are designed with healthcare providers’ observations, insights, and expertise in mind.
“Once a medical device product design starts to form, it is critical to review the design with clinicians who would use the product,” said Abby Wilms, Project Management Group Lead at Engenious Designs. “Reviewing a product with clinicians can glean insights into the use case, the desired clinical performance, and the ideal product functionality. All of this information is used to improve the design. Over time this becomes an iterative product and the relationship between end users/clinicians and the design team is key to ensuring a product meets requirements and user needs.”