What good design does: relieving the burden on an interventional cardiologist

Designing for impact

This is the impact that design makes. It is not just about the shape, color or look-and-feel of a product. Designers constantly observe how medical equipment is being used in practice and talk to end users to find out their needs and how their lives can be improved.

In the case of Kathryn, it is several innovations make sure her journey is more comfortable:

• Integrated workflow solutions reduce the need to walk between different systems, saving steps and preserving focus in the procedure room. 
• Smart positioning controls allow Kathryn to adjust the Azurion system with minimal effort, reducing repetitive movements and physical strain during long procedures.  
• An intuitive touchscreen enables hands-free or low-effort interaction, so doctors like Kathryn can stay focused without breaking sterility.  
  

In the video series ‘What good design does’, we explore the impact that design makes, by working backwards from the needs of patients, healthcare professionals and people at home. In the first episode, we stepped into the shoes of 8-year-old Sophie, who is getting her first MRI exam.