D-Heart
Designing a digital lifeline
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the world, especially in developing nations, where healthcare isn’t readily available. To remedy this, an Italian startup ideated D-Heart, looking to us to realize an accessible phygital solution employing an easy-to-use ECG device paired to an intuitive app. With nothing more than an internet connection, our smart device sends its results to a telemedicine service for analysis by real doctors, bridging the infrastructural divide and complex systems to save lives.
A 360-degree approach to design
We helped D-Heart turn their idea into a reality by designing both the digital app, physical device and packaging of their game-changing, smartphone ECG device.
Packaging completes the product with a wireless battery charger embedded in the robust thermoform molded fabric case, protecting the device from dust and sand, even when on the road.
Every body is different. That’s why a new bespoke AI algorithm was developed to reliably and quickly read the electrodes for every patient, in any situation.
Andrea Desiato
Digital Product Design Director
Taking a social stance, D-Heart is used in cardiovascular screening campaigns by NGOs and private foundations, as well as benefit corporations in Senegal, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Bangladesh and more.
About the project
Client
D-Heartcare
Year
2018
Expertise
- Concept generation and development
- Design for manufacturing and assembly
- Design language
- Digital ecosystems
- Digital product design
- Engineering
- Integrated projects
- IoT Platforms
- Lighting technology integration
- Omnichannel customer journey design
- Product design
- Prototyping
- Service design
- Service innovation
- UX and UI for digital touchpoints
Industry