2022
2022
Gooey
The Project was a MA Studio Project with the theme 'Death' - to re-approach design solutions for medical professionals facing anxiety due to close proximity to death in their direct work environment. Our solution, Gooey, was a unique product designed for Medical Professionals - in this case professionals on the move (nurses, doctors and paramedics).
Product Design
Product Design
UI/UX
UI/UX
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
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Inspired by the enigmatic allure of coffee and the sharp precision of technology, this project explores the balance between dark, sleek visuals and user+owner centric design.
The Challenge
Medical professionals regularly encounter feelings of suffering and loss in the death of their patients, yet their own emotional well-being is often overlooked. Existing solutions focus primarily on digital wellness platforms, with which users expressed fatigue with constant screen-based interactions, when in need of physical comfort.
We felt the need to design a physical product that provided a slight percentage of comfort without adding to the existing digital overload, with an optional companion digital product for feedback, backup and evaluation.
The Process
The Process
Research to understand the concept of Death across cultures, traditions, relgions, regions, and most importantly, in the timeline of a person dying in a hospital.
Identified the stakeholders in question, ie. ones on the move - doctors, nurses and in some cases, paramedics.
Conducted qualitative interviews with medical professionals, paramedics, and psychologists worldwide.
Identified a critical gap: emotional well-being tools were either purely digital or lacked personalization.
Emergent themes: movement, touch, warmth, silence, and human connection.
Diving Deeper
Diving Deeper
How might we design an empathetic, sensory-driven experience that challenges conventional perceptions of materiality, communication, and form in digital solutions for the everyday — encouraging emotional well-being and support for users in high-stress professions?
We Designed Gooey, a wearable neck pillow that adapts to stress points, records vitals, and provides warmth where needed. This was combined with a minimalistic mobile application for customization and recording history.
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(GQ® — 02)
©2024
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(GQ® — 02)
©2024
2022
Gooey
The Project was a MA Studio Project with the theme 'Death' - to re-approach design solutions for medical professionals facing anxiety due to close proximity to death in their direct work environment. Our solution, Gooey, was a unique product designed for Medical Professionals - in this case professionals on the move (nurses, doctors and paramedics).
Product Design
UI/UX
Graphic Design
Know more
Inspired by the enigmatic allure of coffee and the sharp precision of technology, this project explores the balance between dark, sleek visuals and user+owner centric design.
The Challenge
Medical professionals regularly encounter feelings of suffering and loss in the death of their patients, yet their own emotional well-being is often overlooked. Existing solutions focus primarily on digital wellness platforms, with which users expressed fatigue with constant screen-based interactions, when in need of physical comfort.
We felt the need to design a physical product that provided a slight percentage of comfort without adding to the existing digital overload, with an optional companion digital product for feedback, backup and evaluation.
The Process
Research to understand the concept of Death across cultures, traditions, relgions, regions, and most importantly, in the timeline of a person dying in a hospital.
Identified the stakeholders in question, ie. ones on the move - doctors, nurses and in some cases, paramedics.
Conducted qualitative interviews with medical professionals, paramedics, and psychologists worldwide.
Identified a critical gap: emotional well-being tools were either purely digital or lacked personalization.
Emergent themes: movement, touch, warmth, silence, and human connection.
Diving Deeper
How might we design an empathetic, sensory-driven experience that challenges conventional perceptions of materiality, communication, and form in digital solutions for the everyday — encouraging emotional well-being and support for users in high-stress professions?
We Designed Gooey, a wearable neck pillow that adapts to stress points, records vitals, and provides warmth where needed. This was combined with a minimalistic mobile application for customization and recording history.
More Works
(GQ® — 02)
©2024
2022
Gooey
The Project was a MA Studio Project with the theme 'Death' - to re-approach design solutions for medical professionals facing anxiety due to close proximity to death in their direct work environment. Our solution, Gooey, was a unique product designed for Medical Professionals - in this case professionals on the move (nurses, doctors and paramedics).
Product Design
UI/UX
Graphic Design
Know more
Inspired by the enigmatic allure of coffee and the sharp precision of technology, this project explores the balance between dark, sleek visuals and user+owner centric design.
The Challenge
Medical professionals regularly encounter feelings of suffering and loss in the death of their patients, yet their own emotional well-being is often overlooked. Existing solutions focus primarily on digital wellness platforms, with which users expressed fatigue with constant screen-based interactions, when in need of physical comfort.
We felt the need to design a physical product that provided a slight percentage of comfort without adding to the existing digital overload, with an optional companion digital product for feedback, backup and evaluation.
The Process
Research to understand the concept of Death across cultures, traditions, relgions, regions, and most importantly, in the timeline of a person dying in a hospital.
Identified the stakeholders in question, ie. ones on the move - doctors, nurses and in some cases, paramedics.
Conducted qualitative interviews with medical professionals, paramedics, and psychologists worldwide.
Identified a critical gap: emotional well-being tools were either purely digital or lacked personalization.
Emergent themes: movement, touch, warmth, silence, and human connection.
Diving Deeper
How might we design an empathetic, sensory-driven experience that challenges conventional perceptions of materiality, communication, and form in digital solutions for the everyday — encouraging emotional well-being and support for users in high-stress professions?
We Designed Gooey, a wearable neck pillow that adapts to stress points, records vitals, and provides warmth where needed. This was combined with a minimalistic mobile application for customization and recording history.
More Works
©2024