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“Every deficient or missing link in the aging in place experience is an opportunity gain new market share with a better product that addresses real needs and makes people’s lives better.
That’s where human-centered product design comes in.”
Excerpt from white paper “Product Design and Innovation for Aging in Place Solutions”
Featured Case Study
Sundberg-Ferar enhances the design of DESiN LLC’s robot with an innovative user interface
After a project with DESiN LLC to bring a robot to life that would help users with limited mobility feed themselves independently, the robot has seen remarkable adoption and has even been awarded for its exceptional design, with testimonial after testimonial coming in of its life-changing benefit to users.
How was this achieved? Beginning with design research guided the team in creating a human-machine interface that would not only aid users at a functional level, but bring delight and dignity back to their dining experience. With DESiN’s advanced prototype and human-centered ethos as a starting point, Sundberg-Ferar embarked on enhancing the product through engineering and design development, considering not only for the end-user, but also caretakers who would need to clean the robot, fill it with food, and properly position it for dining. This included refining a spoon shape and robot movement that would easily deliver food to the user’s mouth without spills. Our observational research and testing also revealed that users started to form an attachment with the robot and Sundberg-Ferar refined the robot’s form and behavior to build on this connection. Ultimately, DESiN and Sundberg-Ferar created a simple and effective user interface that lead to Obi’s success as a friendly servant that enables users to meaningfully engage with their communities through the profound human experience of food.
Aging in Place Product Design Services
Aging in Place Innovation Strategy and Research
– Competitive benchmarking, regionally & globally
– Innovation strategy process to identify high-growth opportunities for your portfolio
– Generative design research
– Key stakeholder interviews and/or focus groups to assess and validate concepts or products
– Quantitative research studies and surveys
Aging in Place Concept Design
– Concept ideation and refinement
– Product styling exploration
– Use case storyboarding and illustration
– Visual Brand Language Development
– Definition of product emotional specifications
– Design CAD development
– 3D mock-ups and benchtop models
Aging in Place Technical Development
– Ergonomic studies
– Proof of concept prototyping
– FDA feedback implementation
– Smart / Connected product engineering including embedded systems and electronics
– Mechanisms engineering
– Detailed functional specifications
– Engineering CAD development
– Integration of color/materials/finishes
– Production intent (looks like, works like) prototyping
– Physical properties for key stakeholder and end user feedback
– Demonstrator properties for trade shows or investor pitching
Ready to see how we can put our expertise to work on your next Aging in Place solution?