CEILA
CLIENT
Final Year University Project
TYPE OF CLIENT
Healthcare / Paediatrics (NHS Focus)
CATEGORY
Product Design, UX/UI, Graphic Design
BRIEF
With the NHS facing unprecedented strain on resources, paediatric departments often see a high volume of non-emergency visits from anxious parents. The brief was to identify a systemic world issue and develop a solution. My research focused on the "post-discharge" gap, the period when parents bring a recovering baby home and feel unsupported. The goal was to create a non-invasive medical device that could monitor infant vitals and provide real-time reassurance or direct medical escalation when necessary.
WHAT I DID
I developed a "Smart Pacifier" prototype integrated with biosensors to monitor oxygen saturation, heart rate, and temperature. I designed an accompanying mobile application that translates complex medical data into easy-to-read "wellness status" updates for parents. To address the issue of hospital over-crowding, I implemented a triage feature: the app uses an algorithm to determine if vitals are within a safe range, only triggering an automated alert to the family's chosen doctor if a serious anomaly is detected.
RESULT
The final outcome was a comprehensive multi-stage design package. It began with an in-depth research report on NHS resource strain, followed by a functional product prototype. I documented the entire journey in a detailed process book, showcasing every iteration from initial concept to final execution. To conclude, I produced a high-impact informational poster; this utilized advanced graphic design skills to distill complex medical data and product mechanics into a single, cohesive page, ensuring the project's purpose and functionality were immediately clear to any viewer.
If you would like to explore the project in greater depth, the full process book, showcasing comprehensive research, ideation, and development work—is available upon request.