Blink Dispositivo Médico Doméstico by Belfug Sener

Blink Dispositivo Médico Doméstico by Belfug Sener is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award de Ferro in Design Futurista Competition Category.

FerroFuturista· 2020

Blink Dispositivo Médico Doméstico

by Belfug Sener

Client: Belfug Sener

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Futurista Category

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The Design

About Blink Dispositivo Médico Doméstico

Blink é um dispositivo médico doméstico concebido para medir sinais vitais e realizar exames médicos básicos. A unidade compacta mede a pressão arterial e a temperatura corporal, além de possibilitar análises de sangue, urina e saliva. O Blink orienta o utilizador em cada etapa da recolha de dados e do envio dos resultados ao médico, que pode, por sua vez, enviar um retorno. Os perfis de utilizador permitem que vários membros da família utilizem o mesmo aparelho. Dados domésticos fiáveis apoiam o diagnóstico e reduzem o tempo, o custo e a energia dos exames de rotina. O Blink mede 200 mm por 130 mm por 160 mm.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Blink Dispositivo Médico Doméstico conquistou o A' Design Award de Ferro, um reconhecimento prestigiado atribuído a bons designs que cumprem os requisitos profissionais e industriais esperados de criações bem concebidas. Os vencedores do Ferro demonstram grande habilidade, elevada especialização, compreensão especializada e capacidade criativa dos seus criadores. Espera-se que Blink Dispositivo Médico Doméstico seja uma criação muito considerada, admirada e estimada, prática e inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as melhores práticas do setor e tem características técnicas competentes associadas a conhecimento especializado e talento. Pela sua minúcia, Blink Dispositivo Médico Doméstico merece respeito e destina-se a proporcionar melhorias na qualidade de vida que ajudam a tornar o mundo num lugar melhor.

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.