Helping Hands: Prototyping the Future of Integrated Health Care

After over 40 years of pioneering work in the Life Science industry, Ergonomidesign have put together their take on the future for the Health Care industry. The story comprises not only scenarios and a clear picture of the eco-system in which Life Science might exist in 2015 - but the designers have gone as far as prototyping glimpses of how interaction might occur with doctors and other medical professionals and services. The future concept was developed by the Life Science team at Ergonomidesign. Their challenge was to envision the future of Life Science and develop possible solutions for the world to test, use and reflect on. Read more >

Elbow Crutch: Design research made it possible to walk again

The elbow crutch "Ingrid" was put in production in 2008 by Popab - more than 20 years after the end of the project, and is still unique. This case shows how trorough research has the potential to generate innovations that last over time. In the 1970s it was not unusual for people to wrap their cane handles in old socks to ease the pain in their hands. The elbow crutch is a result of extensive research where Ergonomidesign studied how people actually used their crutches. It turned out that there was a need for a completely new type of crutch for people with a slow and cautious gait pattern. Read more >

Maquet Servo-i: Creating the benchmark ventilator

Ergonomidesign was faced with a really challenging project from Siemens (today Maquet) to create a ventilator that simplified the process of transporting the patient while maintaining the quality of care. Transporting a patient under ventilation often poses severe logistical problems that affect the care.

When introducing the Servo-i the audience was asked what they would wish for. With the new design rolled into the room, the wish-list was ticked off. Servo-i exceeded all expectations

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Injection Pen for Nycomed: Inclusive Design Turn Stereotypes Upside Down

The Preotact injection pen for treating osteoporosis is an example of how inclusive design can enlarge the group of potential users. Ergonomidesign knew from experience that people with weaker hands and fingers have problems using their top triggered injection devices. Osteoporosis patients are mainly older women, many of which also are diagnosed with arthritis. Early in the process, we realised that in order to include as many potential users as possible, we need to find a more user friendly design solution.....

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Daphne Autorefractor: Simplifying Eye Exams

Autorefractors are used by optometrists during eye examinations. Hawaiian company Daphne LLC wanted to develop a hand-held, low-cost autorefractor that would dramatically increase accessibility, speed and precision.

Ergonomidesign helped raise USD 3 million to boost further development work by bringing Daphne’s vision to life with the aid of product concepts, prototypes, assessments, and sales material. The first product is undergoing clinical tests. Read more >

Aerocrine Niox Mino: Reaching Kids at Home

Niox Mino is the world’s first handheld device for monitoring inflammation in the airways of asthma patients. Aerocrine asked Ergonomidesign to design a user-friendly and affordable device that could be used in clinics and at homes.

The Niox Mino enables Aerocrine to expand the market for its technology. So far, Niox Mino has been launched in the Nordic region, Germany and New Zealand. Over 500 units have been delivered to Germany alone.
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Pfizer Genotropin Pen: De-Alienating Injection Devices 

Genotropin is a man-made human growth hormone used to treat children and adults with growth hormone deficiencies. In 1991, Pharmacia (now Pfizer) decided to redevelop its existing injection device for Genotropin.  

The Genotropin Pen, launched in 2003, makes it easier for children to accept the fact that they need to inject growth hormone on a daily basis. This friendly device hides the needle and is easily customizable with the aid of exchangeable plates. Read more >