UX & Industrial Design
At IMT, we recognize the significant impact of UX and industrial design in the marketplace. Back in 2013 we created the «bellavista» hospital ventilator, offering the industry's first intuitive multi-touch user interface and no physical buttons. Our team curates products that excel in functionality while establishing a deep connection with the end-users. Explore our approach to create an intuitive user experience and compelling industrial design.
User experience (UX) and industrial design are two cornerstones of product design. At IMT, we blend aesthetics and functionality, aligning users' needs with technical capabilities and business goals. Our UX design approach focuses on creating visually appealing products that guarantee a seamless user journey. Underpinned by user-centric design, encompassing user story research, persona development, and workflow mapping, our methodology includes developing hardware prototypes and user interface mock-ups. This allows rapid iterations based on immediate feedback, fostering the desired outcome.
In medical settings, our designs enhance patient safety and the quality of healthcare services. We utilize the IEC 62366 standard to formulate medical device usability specifications and conduct usability evaluations throughout development. We continually innovate to meet rigorous safety and usability standards, resonating with target audiences.
Our repertoire
- Workshops for need-finding, product strategy and innovations
- User research
- Transfer of user and stakeholder needs to requirements engineering
- Design of devices, GUI's and production tools
- In-house rapid prototyping
Use cases
Patient ventilators
User experience and industrial design are crucial in the development of ventilators. They ensure intuitive operation, which reduces operating errors and thus increases patient safety. An appealing design can also promote the patient's well-being and contribute to the acceptance of the device.
Gas flow meter
With our experience in developing professional gas flow meters, we ensure efficient handling and optimum precision, resulting in reliable measurement results. A purposeful, robust design not only facilitates the integration of the device into diverse industrial environments, but also ensures its resistance to demanding working conditions. In addition, we place great emphasis on mobility to enable the versatile use of the equipment.
Calibration bench
Ergonomics and ease of use have been considered in the development of calibration stations for professional gas flow meters, enabling a faster and more efficient calibration process. An intuitive design reduces operator error and time, while a well thought-out design increases user comfort and speeds up the calibration process.
Advantages of Usability and UX Design
User experience and usability are key components in product development. In combination with engineering, they create efficient, intuitive and aesthetic solutions.
Fast iterations as well as early customer and user feedback during development reduce costs because changes can be incorporated early.
Products developed with the user in mind and with a special focus on usability increase safety.
User experience takes into account the efficiency and effectiveness of task performance, from one interaction to the entire user flow.
Good user experience increases the positive perception of products and brands.
Contact
Don't let your product just be functional - make it intuitive, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing. Contact us today, let's create a product that will deeply resonate with your target audience.
Dr. Maxim Mamin
Head of Business Development
Medical Devices
Benno Bieri
Business Development Manager
Medical Devices, System Engineering