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Blink Medisch Apparaat voor Thuisgebruik by Belfug Sener

Blink Medisch Apparaat voor Thuisgebruik by Belfug Sener is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in IJzer in Futuristisch Ontwerp Competition Category.


IJzerFuturistisch· 2020

Blink Medisch Apparaat voor Thuisgebruik

by Belfug Sener

Client: Belfug Sener

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Futuristisch Category

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The Design

About Blink Medisch Apparaat voor Thuisgebruik

Blink is een medisch apparaat voor thuisgebruik, ontworpen om vitale functies te meten en basale medische tests uit te voeren. De compacte unit meet bloeddruk en lichaamstemperatuur, en ondersteunt bloed-, urine- en speekseltests. Blink begeleidt de gebruiker door elke stap van het verzamelen van gegevens en het rapporteren van de resultaten aan een arts, die op zijn beurt feedback kan geven. Dankzij gebruikersprofielen kunnen meerdere gezinsleden hetzelfde apparaat gebruiken. Betrouwbare thuisgegevens ondersteunen de diagnose en verminderen de tijd, kosten en inspanning van routinematige testen. Blink heeft afmetingen van 200 mm bij 130 mm bij 160 mm.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Blink Medisch Apparaat voor Thuisgebruik is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Blink Medisch Apparaat voor Thuisgebruik wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Blink Medisch Apparaat voor Thuisgebruik wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

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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.

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