Hz Medical device

With this medical product designed for the company Hz Medical, a lot of the technology and function of the device is still behind closed doors and not available to the public. However, it needed to be used on the surface of different areas of the body for short periods of time outside of medical settings. This is where the concept for a clam-shaped design came from, it would sit in the palm of a hand with no corners or visible openings. A clean rubber seal would fix two halves together with the technology inside that connects to Bluetooth. Only an on switch, small RGB indicator light and charging port would be visible other than the branding.

For more diverse patient needs, cases would be available of different types such as a belt clip, watch strap or pendant. This also adds to the customers' ability to customise the look of the device so that it feels less medical even when daily use might be needed. As the only product designer on the team, it was my job to make sure that the device could be as ergonomic and functional as possible. Everything apart from Hz Medical branding was created and implemented by me. What is not pictured is the complex technology that made the product function that had been created by a team of engineers. Although the requirements for these components did limit where they could be positioned, it was the teamwork with these engineers that helped to make sure the shell was as ergonomic and slim as possible.

Prototyping was done using fusion 360 and 3D printing with around 6 different iterations being created for different stages of the evolving electronics. The product itself has been undergoing years of user testing due to the laws and legislation that come along with producing a medical device within the UK.