AED Redesign
AED Redesign
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Project Type
Educational Coursework
Duration
4 Weeks | 2024
Roles
Market Research | Field Research | Journey Mapping | Visual Communication | Prototyping
Designers
Mariam Mairaj, Klin Kuo, Syeda Samiha, Ronan Loebel, Ilani Corral, and Tania Shanley
AED Redesign
AED Redesign
Design Brief
How might we help cardiac science design a better product by humanizing the design of an AED?
The Problem
Target by UIC was our target environment for our AED redesign. Field research and journey mapping led us to find that the location of the AED was obscure, inaccessible to the public, and lacked signage. In addition, the AED itself did not fit the needs of its users in terms of inclusivity, speed, and safety.
The Solution
Our redesign simplifies and quickens emergency response time with a call feature. It also has improved quality-of-life features such as adult and child defibrilation pads and visual instructions. It is built for inclusivity, speed, and safety in times that matter most. Signage was created to be placed around the store and the AED is now stored in an unlocked box for easy access, meeting the needs of its users.
Phase 01 - Market Research
Phase 01 - Market Research
Secondary research of AED's already on the market, comparing their features, strengths, and weaknesses.
Phase 02 - Product Teardown
Phase 02 - Product Teardown
Develop a deep understanding of the existing product, to then improve it.
Phase 03 - Field Visit
Phase 03 - Field Visit
Understand current layout of space to ensure new AED makes sense in the environment and uncover pain points to improve on.
Phase 05 - User Personas
Phase 05 - User Personas
User-centered design process. Designing for managers and college students, frequents users of "Target by UIC."
Target Co. AED Features
Target Co. AED Features
Battery Pack
Responder Pack
Data Flashdrive
Defibrilation Pads [Adult & Child]
Digital Screen
Steps to Administer [Paper Visual]
Language Button
Call Button
Phase 06 - Journey Mapping
Phase 06 - Journey Mapping
Phase 07 - Lo-Fidelity Prototyping
Phase 07 - Lo-Fidelity Prototyping
Phase 08 - Hi-Fidelity Prototyping
Phase 08 - Hi-Fidelity Prototyping
AED + Equipment (storage box, alarm, and signage).
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