2. Need
• Candela requested the redesign of its
hand held laser that improved
ergonomics, aesthetics and
performance.
Solution
• Ergonomically unit is comfortable and
balanced in the hand.
• Replaced top mounted finger trigger
switch with foot peddle control to allow
multiple grip positions.
• Removed vent slots to create sealed
housing that is easy to clean.
Existing unit ergonomic study
Candela │Hand held laser
9. Symbol │Wrist scanner
Wearable finger scanner module and belt
mounted control allowed for hands free
scanning performance
10. Need
• A new low volume housing design that
contained multiple components
needing direct access.
Solution
• Arranged components for ergonomics,
heat dissipation, and user access
• Front recessed control panel with
access control buttons
• Housing design for low volume
production methods.
Candela │ Smooth beam laser
14. Nonin │Pulse Oximeter
Full design and engineering of a ruggedized
handheld pluse oximeter for hospital
environments
15. Wyeth │Concept exploration
Design of a new birth control package that
would provide pill protection, dispensing and
improved consumer compliance.
16. Wyeth │Production solution
Prototype development led to a patented
compact solution that discreetly dispenses one
pill at a time and indexes automatically to show
the date.
17. Migraine │Tempo Inhaler
A revolutionary dry powder inhaler that automatically dispense the
exact prescribed dose during peak patent inhalation.
19. Need
• Design of a fully automatic STD
analyzer for lab bench environment.
Solution
• Attractive injection molded housing
• Front sample access door with
integrated window
• Design needed to work around existing
chassis and component locations.
BioStar │ STD detector
20. Need
• Complete design of a rack mounted
router that would allow multiple model
configurations
Solution
• Injection molded front bezel design has
flip down door for button access
• Perorated metal bezel provided
required vent area for air flow
• Designed multiple interfaces for
different configurations
Acme │ Router
21. Acme │ Router
Aesthetic exploration while also meeting the requirements
of venting, display and control panel access.
25. Need
• Design of surgical tools that interact
with active location sensing device
Solution
• Ergonomically designed tools for hand
placement
• Tools have active mounting points that
don’t interfere with surgical procedure
• Tools are designed to be light weight
and easily cleaned
Radionics │Active Probe
32. Need
• Design of a fully automatic liner height
gauge for industrial applications
Solution
• Front mounted display and control
buttons at eye level
• Cast metal housing provides weight
and integrated hand control grip
• Slide on aluminum extrusion tower
Starrett │Linear height gauge
35. Need
• User research identified the need to
quick removal and reapplication the
respirator to the face
Solution
• Patented unique quick latch feature
allows one hand removal
• Molded components snap together for
assembly and cleaning
• Ergonomically designed mask is
designed to conform and seal to
multiple faces
Research study
Aero │Quick latch respirator
