Diabetes Kit: Hacking a product to create a better solution.
Working with Phil: A safe, compact and desirable personalized storage system, to use in many places on daily basis.
The bag is attached to the belt and easily accessible on the lap whilst seated. After taking a blood sample the equipment can be put back into the kit and the measurement is done with the meter remaining in the bag, making the experience less conspicuous, especially in public spaces. All necessary on-the-go equipment is compactly stored together, which is uncommon for commercially available bags. The stylish design of the selected bag was important to our client too
Making Of.
This was a collaborative project taking part in Fixperts, a global project to create innovative solutions. The fabrication of the tray was my main contribution, as well as modifications to the bag such as pop on buttons. The tray is made from vacuum moulded acrylic, cut, finished and inserted with polyurethane foam for protecting the fragile and valuable equipment.
