Conducted design research in collaboration with Innovation Ventures as part of an effort to design a better alternative to the current patient identification methods at CCHMC. PROJECT SPONSOR:
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
ROLE: Fellow - Industrial Design Lead
TIMELINE: May - Aug 2025
SKILLS: User Interviews Thematic Analysis Sketching Rendering Prototyping
User Testing
This work is confidential, however I am able to share hard copies in interviews.
BACKGROUND
The current patient identification bands are not designed for the pediatric world. With kids fidgeting, biting, and having sensory issues, the level of compliance is not as high as needed to maintain CCHMC’s safety standards.
PROCESS
Conducted multiple observation sessions across different units of the hospital, observing product, process, and interaction.
Sketched and prototyped 100+ solutions, covering low tech and high tech solutions, focusing on innovative, future forward solutions.
Co-created and further validated final directions by facilitating workshops for providers to gather input.