Design Opportunities in Medical Devices for people with Diabetes
From the article focusing on the user interface design needs of people with diabetes, I found some interesting design solutions for the better interface design.
One of the "Medical Product Device Role" I defined was "Intuitive usage", and I think GUI ( Graphic User Interface) plays a important role in here. I will write down several solutions concerning GUI, so we can share the information, and can see what factor makes the product interface better.
1. Give components easy-to-distinguish shapes. For example,
use a combination of rantangular, circular, and triangular push button. / Add pillow-embossed icons, or other types of tactile features that can make product features more identifiable by touch / Make finger and hand contact surface larger than usual, reducing the need for a pich,type grp
2. Ensure Comprehension. For example,
Direct useres to perform procedures in a discrete, step-by-step fashion, as opposed to directing users to perform multiple steps at a time. / Number steps so that users can stay on track and not skip an essential action. / Integrate additional confirmation screens into critical device interactions.
Last time when I had an interview with one anesthetist, she told me that effective interface of the machine can reduce a lot of time during surgery. After I had an interview with her, I realized having a users involved in the design process is very helpful to the manufacture or designer. Not only will such involvment help guide user interface designs to a right direction, also could aid designing successful product device.
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