Blink 家庭用医療機器 by Belfug Sener is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in 未来的デザイン Competition Category.

鉄未来的· 2020

Blink 家庭用医療機器

by Belfug Sener

Client: Belfug Sener

A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in 未来的 Category

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The Design

About Blink 家庭用医療機器

Blinkは、バイタルサインの測定と基本的な医療検査を行うために設計された家庭用医療機器です。コンパクトな本体で血圧と体温を測定し、血液・尿・唾液の検査にも対応します。Blinkはデータ収集から医師への結果報告までの各ステップをユーザーに案内し、医師はそれに対してフィードバックを返すことができます。ユーザープロファイル機能により、家族の複数のメンバーが同じ機器を使用できます。信頼性の高い家庭でのデータは診断を支え、定期的な検査にかかる時間、費用、労力を軽減します。Blinkの寸法は200mm×130mm×160mmです。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鉄賞

Blink 家庭用医療機器は、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。Blink 家庭用医療機器は、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。Blink 家庭用医療機器は、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Blink was designed to be used at home by patients to measure their vital signs and perform basic medical tests. It guides users through the process of collecting data and reporting it to their physician. It also enables physicians to provide feedback to patients, enhancing the doctor-patient relationship. Blink empowers self-care, encouraging users to be more proactive with their health. By producing reliable
data, it also enhances the diagnosing process and saves time, money and energy.
Dimensions & Packaging: 200 mm x 130 mm x 160 mm
Tags: smart devical device, point of care, healtcare, medical test, vital signs
Production Technology: Blink is based on before and after comparisons and time-based tests that can be easily analyzed by below technologies.
Viscoelastic Focusing (VEF)
Spot Infrared Thermometer
Oral Fluid Urinalysis Testing
Design Challenge: One of the design challenges was to determine the product’s core elements and to organize them in the most accessible and compact way. Hygiene, guidance, and communication were the main considerations. The device also had to be suitable for home use and guide the user through each stage of use.
Research: My original impetus for the idea was to empower the user to be more proactive about his health rather than being reactive. In order to increase the quality of healthcare, I tried to find alternative solutions for better and healthier communication between the patient and the physician. I have visited biochemical labs of hospitals to decide the best vitals for home tests. I had a chance to speak with physicians and biochemists and discuss my project aim. After the design process, I did interviews and user testing with end-users for seamless user experience.
Inspiration: Blink is a smart monitoring device that shifts the experience of performing medical tests from long lines and long waits in hospitals to a simple and unobtrusive task undertaken in the comfort and convenience of home. In the current healthcare system, a great deal of time, energy and money is expended to receive detailed health information. Blink aims to change that.
Project Duration: The project started in February 2016 in Ankara and finished in June 2016, was exhibited in Science at Home Exhibition in Ankara and Turkey Design Week Exhibition in Istanbul.
Operation Flow: Through its straightforward, compact design, Blink measures blood pressure, body temperature and can be used to perform blood, urine and saliva tests. With the easy-to-use interface and the ability to set up profiles, multiple family members can use the same device. It is simple, userfriendly, multifunctional and hygienic.