Solving user needs without changing user behaviour
How can a connected device help parents keep track of dose history?
As a busy parent, managing a child's medication can be hard. Team Consulting integrated connectivity into a syringe to help parents keep track of their child’s medication through a smartphone app.
Using a tiny, low-cost sensor, this connected syringe automatically tracks when and how much drug has been administered. The data is then uploaded to an app that allows parents to check their child’s dose history and symptoms through a simple user interface.
Client: Internal
Awards: Good Design Award 2019, UX Design Award nomination
It was crucial to get early feedback from parents to ensure the concepts met their various needs and to uncover more details about the context of use.
Charlotte Harris, Head of Front End Innovation
Our design relied on adding magnetic strips to the body of a syringe in-place of the dose markings, that are then read by a magnetometer to log dose volume. A low current accelerometer triggers the Bluetooth transmitter to pair with a phone only when necessary, thereby maximising life of the integrated battery.
John Burke, Senior Consultant
We wanted to provide a clean user interface (UI) on the app, offering users only the information that was necessary without additional clutter. The core UI focuses on just one child at a time, with additional layers available although not essential to gain value from engaging with the app. This focused approach ensures information is easy to digest and reduces the risk of use errors.
Ben Cox, Head of Digital Design
Designed and developed by Team Consulting
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