Intravenous Companion x Motorola Solutions Award, 2020
Research, interviews and processes.
Analysis and proof of concepts.
Refined sketches of vibrating arm piece and final analysis of product.
The Intravenous (IV) Companion received the Certificate of Merit for the Motorola Solutions Capstone Awards, 2020.
After three months of extensive research, concept development, iterations, interviews, user empathy, anthropometric data analysis, proof-of-concepts, Computer Aided Designs, renderings, reports, and presentations, the IV Companion was born as a result of the Design Thinking process.
The product aims to transform the Intravenous (IV) insertion experience, particularly for first-time pediatric patients aged 4 to 10 years old. Making it less daunting and more tolerable for them.
Inspired by the Gate Control Theory of Pain, the product integrates coin motors placed strategically along the child's forearm providing comforting vibrations during IV insertions, alleviating initial needle discomfort. Moreover, the product obstructs the child's field of view during the insertion process, reducing needle anxiety.
Made from ABS plastic wrapped with medical-grade silicone both on the exterior and interior surfaces, it is designed for easy cleaning and maintenance after each use. Furthermore, the product's inviting and gentle aesthetic seamlessly blends into any pediatric hospital environments, fostering a more welcoming experience for young patients undergoing IV procedures.