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Iaso

Iaso

The project was an opportunity to design a product/service/interaction using Layer’s design style either as a collaboration between the design firm and another company, or as a design from Layer.

I chose to design a needle free insulin delivery system that will allow the user to administer their treatment in a more efficient manner without the worry of disposing needles.

 

Layer Design

 

Layer’s design language is primarily defined by their strong use of texture whether physical or visual, accompanied by geometric forms and sharp edges. Their use of color remains very muted with a choice of materials that focus on sustainability and innovation.

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Needle-Free Delivery

600,000-800,00
needlestick injuries

every year in the U.S. alone according to OSHA

500 million used needles

are added to trash dumps and landfills every year

75 million of those needles

may be infected with blood borne illnesses

Removing the needle improves the patients’ overall experience with their injection, as well as removes the need to dispose of needles.

 

Persona

Raphael Sanches

Raphael Sanches

Age: 35 years old
Gender: male
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Occupation: Graphic Designer for an online startup

Raphael was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to Portland following his wife’s career, where they now raise two boys, Raphael Jr. and Hector, and their dog, Bruce. His wife, Luciana, works a high paying corporate job and is at the office most of the day. Raphael finds himself at home spending most of his day working and taking care of the boys.

Diabetes

Has Type 1 Diabetes
Needs daily insulin injections to make sure his levels are right

Issues with Insulin Delivery

Afraid that their children will find the needles and hurt themselves
The current systems are cumbersome to use

 

Ideation

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Iaso

Features

Ergonomic large button
Detachable comfort ring
Easy to hold forms

Functions

Twist top and bottom to activate system and dose the insulin
Top push button to activate

Materials

The body is made of recycled ocean plastic with a smooth, easy to clean finish
The comfort ring is made of recycled PVC

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