A Dermatologist's Device
To redesign an existing device’s display and control interface to reduce cognitive load of user and enhance experience of product.
Group of 2
Time frame: 4 weeks
Role
User Research and Interviews, Visual Analysis, Volumetric and Space Analysis, Conceptualizing, Digital Wireframing, CAD Modelling and Visualization
About
Hydra dermabrasion
Hydra dermabrasion is a non - invasive skin treatment that uses patented technology to cleanse, extract, as well as hydrate skin.
The Equipment
The HydraFacial is a multistep facial treatment typically performed with a proprietary machine.
Process of Use
How it works.
Cleanse and Peel
Resurfacing step - removing dead skin from the outer layer of the skin
Extract [Exfoliation]
Get the gunk out of the pores and deliver moisturizers simultaneously
Moisturize and Hydrate
Boosting personalized skin goals with personalized boost serums
Use Cases
Who uses it and why.
Beauticians
In Salons [Beauty]
Dermatologists
In the Clinics [Medical]
Situations of Use
Skin Scrubbing | Product Spray | Vibration Probe | Blackhead Cleaning | Skin Lifting
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Probes
Display Screen
Touch Point Analysis
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Tactical ergonomics of the probes
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Different button mechanisms for similar functions
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Placement of power button causes difficulty in perception
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Tangling of wires causes frustration
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Form of the bottle does not have an ergonomic grip
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Physical interaction in general is rigid and varied
Control Knobs
Wire Connections
Push Buttons
Bottles
Body Volume
Inference
The control interface has minimal buttons and knobs, but all in varied styles of usability, hence increasing the cognitive load of the user.
Chronology of Use
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Turning the machine on
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Selecting the probe
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Turning the probe on
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Setting probe timer
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Selecting the serum
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Setting the water intensity
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Setting pressure intensity
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Using the probe
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Turning the machine off
Inference
The display interface is single screened, has low contrast and no hierarchy.
Some functions on the screen are absolutely redundant and unusable.
Redundant Space
Probe Icon
Probe Name
On / Off Icon
Individual Timer
Task Bar
Mode
Brand Logo
Interventions
Digital
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No present visual system of interface
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Visual elements - text, colour, icons incomprehensible
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Redundant icons creating visual clutter
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Touch interface not smooth
Physical
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Tangling of wires causing frustration
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Mechanism and style of controls varied
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Placement of controls not hierarchical
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Forms of controls not ergonomic
Design Brief.
To re-design the interface of a HydraFacial machine, to reduce the cognitive load of the user and allow easier flow of functionality
and usability, based on heirarchy.
Theme
Developed Information Architecture
Form Ideation
Wireframes: Medium and High Fidelity
