PROCESS BOOK IDUS - 713 Studio I Diego Cuervo Professor: Joel Wittkamp SCAD
A device that address the issue of Type 1 diabetes in young people.
Research
Understanding Diabetes Not able to... Use/Produce
Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin or cannot use insulin.
Pancreas
Insulin
Cells Transport Glucose
ENERGY International Diabetes Federation.
Health Complications T1D
Health Complications
Pancreas does not produce insulin
T2D Is not enough or cannot be processed GD
Insulin is less effective during the pregnancy
Blindness
Kidney Failure
Heart Disease
Stroke
Loss of Toes, Feet or Leegs
Diabetes: A Global Emergency*
*International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 7th edn. Brussels, Belgium: International Diabetes Federation, 2015. http://www.diabetesatlas.org
Key Facts 1 in 11 adults have diabetes (415 million)
By 2040, 1 adult in 10 (642 million) will have diabetes
Every 6 seconds a person dies from diabetes (5.0 million deaths)
542,000 children have type 1 diabetes
12% of global health expenditure
Three quarters of people with diabetes
is spent on diabetes ($673 billion)
*International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 7th edn. Brussels, Belgium: International Diabetes Federation, 2015. http://www.diabetesatlas.org
live in low and middle income countries
Insights Medical Approach
Diabetes is a worldwide health issue that is increasing and needs to be attended from diverse aspects like, prevention, management, potential collateral eects, and ďŹ nancial impact.
Target Audience
Framing the Potencial User Diabetes Type
What does It mean? Autoimmune Reaction (Not fully understood)
T1D
T2D
Body’s defense system attacks the pancreas cells
Who does
it affect?
Children Young Adults
It remains during the entire life
Non-Insulin dependents
Adults
Insulin resistant/deficient
Could remains unaware for a long time
Understanding the User Medical Approach
What are the risk factors?
process
Daily Insuline Treatment
Viral infections (not confirmed yet)
Family History
Regular Glucose Monitoring
Abnormal Thirst Extreme Tiredness Healthy Diet/Exercise
Obesity Physical Inactivity
What do they need?
Sudden Weight Loss
Unhealthy Diet Blurred Vision
Oral Medication
Frequent Urination
High Glucose Levels during the gestation
the symptoms?
Family History
Advanced Age
GESTATIONAL DIABETES
What are
Mom & Baby
Pregnancy metabolism changes
Insuline Treatment (Sometimes)
One in Day In the Life of... Type 1 Diabetic Activities Thoughts Emotions
Eat Snack Bar
(Bring Glucose Up fast)
Check Blood Sugar Have a healty breakfast
Have a healty Snack Regular Duties Check Blood (Study) Sugar Getting Ready Schedule Medical to leave Appointment Check Blood Have a healty Sugar Pack diabetic Lunch
dinner last night”
“my blood sugar is dangerously
low”
“I hate having to test my glucose. I’ve
just woken up”
Distress Anxiety Quietness
“I do not want to carry all these
Check Blood Sugar Go to restroom to
Go to Volleyball Practice
Check Menu Carefully
Look for a restroom to apply insulin
“It is a cumbersome process”
“I wish I could want but I can’t”
“I need to update to my doctor”
“I hate
Annoyance
laugh at me”
Excitement
out”
“too many information
remember each day”
to
Happiness Fear
“Is difficult
to manage the process”
“again glucose test, now is
painful”
very
“I hope to have a quiet night”
Self-Satisfaction Shame
Stress
Try to get some rest
Check Blood Write Down Blood Sugar Sugar Results Have a healty Dinner
“I'm fearful my friends will “I’m afraid to be left
injecting myself in public”
Laziness Concern
eat all that I
Inject Insulin
Inject Insulin Use a Digital/Analog Notebook
number… ?”
Dispose of my used needles/strips
apply insulin
Inject Insulin
“Uhh… again sugar check
devices anymore”
Hate
Evening
Check Blood Sugar
devices set
Inject Insulin “I realize that I missed
User Centered Approach
Afternoon
Morning Woke Up Dizzy
Understanding the User
Hope Confusion
With diabetes you could measure your glucose up to 11 times a day these could mean:
Insights User Centered Approach
Puncture 11 times
11 Testing Strips
11 needles /day
Managing diabetes nowadays is awkward and bulky
4-6 Insulin Injections
The amount of consumables required are expensive 4-6 pen needles
complex insulin pumps
Diabetics’ processes are complex and painful
End User A Type 1 diabetic young adult, who has to deal with daily insulin treatment and keep regular glucose monitoring. These population is social and emotionally active. They wish to blend their disease with their deďŹ ned lifestyle.
Persona Profile
Pains “I hate having to test my glucose the whole day”
“glucose tests are very painful”
“too many information to remember each day” “Is difficult to manage the process” “I do not want to carry all these devices anymore” “I’m afraid to be left out because of my desease”
“I hate injecting myself in public”
Aspirations “I’d like to change the disease aspect of diabetes”
Alicia McAllister
Age: 24 Occupation: Student
Background: She is a socially active person who has lived with type 1 diabetes since she were 14 years old. Nowadays she is emotionally affected because she cannot deal with the current diabetic devices systems and it have caused embarrassing situations with her peers. She considers that diabetes is a cumbersome process.
“I don’t want to hide to inject myself anymore” “I don’t want to feel that I’m sick the whole day” “I wish I could manage my disease in an easy way” “I’d like to have less complicated devices” “I’d like others to see me as a healthy person”
Insights User Centered Approach Emotional Component
In young patients, diabetes not only aect the body. It also aects their emotions Is important to provide discreet management of the disease and generate awareness Current devices does not consider the social implications of the disease
Aesthetics aspects must be considered avoiding medical approaches
The young people is looking for sophisticated and enjoyable experiences for the disease management
Market Analysis
2X2 Matrix
Systemic
On-demand insulin delivery patch
New Technologies Inhaled Insulin Sugar Sensors (spectrocophy) Reverse Iontophoresis Micro-needles On-demand insulin delivery patch
Smart Analog
Specialise
Market Analysis The potential development of a new product should be focused on the corner of a smart and systemic device. Is should consider new technologies that provide harmless blood test and non-invasive processes
Opportunity Statement How might we develop a discreet device to track and control blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetics patients to turn the perception as a sickness, into an sophisticated, painless and friendly experience, blended with the people`s lifestyle
Ideation 1 Wearables
Ideation 1 Wearables
Ideation
Reframing
Wearables are shifting to the jewelry world In terms of user experience, the wearables used in the ears, is an emerging trend*
*Endeavour Partners Technology Matrix https://endeavour.partners/technology/
What if the diabetics hear their glucose levels instead of watching it in a device?
Ideation 2 From Wearables to Hearables
Ideation 2 Hearables
Mock up & Test Hearables
Mock up & Test Hearables
Moodboard
Moodboard
Silent T1D is a discreet device for young type1 diabetics which help them to keep track of their blood glucose levels and deliver insulin. It is a silent and fashionable hearable that provides control, while the user acquires awarness of the disease and enjoy a regular life
Volume control
bone conduction headphone
continuous monitoring glucose tracker
deliver insulin device
Main Control
Sound System Vibration Alert System Battery Bluethooth Smartphone Connected
bone conduction headphone
non-invasive Continuous Glucose Monitorig (CGM)
A optoelectronic sensor technology which uses multiple light wavelengths to measure blood parameters and detect blood glocose levels.
continuous monitoring glucose tracker
microneedle insulin patches
Pressure feedback sensor
deliver insulin device
Box & Charger (packaging)
Prototype
Prototype
When you have the traditional diabetics systems you are screaming to the world that you are sick. With Silent T1D, you have a discreet, silent and fashionable device that helps you to control your disease while you acquired awareness and enjoy your amazing life.
Context
Diego Cuervo M.A. Industrial Design Student SCAD Spring 2017