Intuitive Control Panels

UX/UI of Applications for Medical Device Operation

Project

Good Medica Sp. z o.o. owns multiple medical devices operated through dedicated, built-in control panels. Each device requires a unique application to manage its specific functions.

My Tasks

Designing five applications for the operation of medical devices.

My Achievements

The applications I designed are successfully operating on numerous Good Medica devices across Europe. Clients appreciate the ease of use of the applications.

Category

UX/UI Design

My role

UX/UI Designer

Place

Wrocław, Poland

Date

2022-2023
Tools Used
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Main Project Assumptions
Good Medica creates products for the entire European market. The interfaces had to be intuitive and easy to use
1. Concept Work
  • Outlining device functions
  • Infographic representation of device operation
  • Consultations with device designers
2. Device Control
  • Framework
  • Consultations and work on application UX
3. Creating New Applications
  • Feedback from application testers
  • Work on application UX
  • Application UI
  • Consultations with users and device designers
Creative Process
The applications are minimalist, but no stage can be skipped in their creation
Concept
Control
Appearance
Implementation
Device Overview
Outlining functions
Consultation with the creator
UX Stage - framework
Functionality testing
Post-test UX stage
UI Stage
User testing
User manual
Implementation
Tydzień 1
Tydzień 2
Tydzień 3
Tydzień 4
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Each device has a unique control application, so the creative process varied for each one. The above is an example of a project timeline.
MassageMed device with control panel displayed
Creative Process
The development process of each application can be divided into three steps
Step 1: Concept
First, I needed to understand how the device works — what it is used for and what its functions are.
A very helpful and convenient tool for planning such tasks is the FigJam Board in Figma. I always use this tool during the conceptual phase, especially when brainstorming with all project participants is the best approach. It allows for collaborative work where the client can take part in planning the application’s interactions in real time.
The result of this stage is a diagram containing all the application elements and their interactions. With the client-approved diagram, I can move on to the next step.
Step 2: Framework (UX)
With the diagram ready, we can now create the framework. This allows for arranging all control panel elements in the available space—buttons, data display windows, and even space for the logo.
At this stage, we don't focus on the appearance of the elements. This allows us to concentrate purely on functionality and layout.
A key part of this phase is designing interactions throughout the application. The prototype enables usability testing.
Step 3: Appearance (UI)
Once the framework is approved by all team members, we can move on to the final stage of design — creating the application's appearance.
Such an application must be designed to be clear and easy to read for a very wide audience.
Once the final design is approved by testers and all involved parties, it can finally be handed over to the developers, who will implement it as the control application for the device.
Design
All interfaces are consistent with the brand's visual identity and with each other
Font
Montserrat
Style
Bold
Size
40 | 35 | 24
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Functionality
How can we convey the operation of the device almost without words to reach a wide audience?
Dashboard of MassageMed device
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Summary
The applications for Good Medica devices serve patients across Europe
Patient using the OrtoFlex device
I created the applications with users in mind who are not very advanced in using such devices and who speak various languages. Our goal was to design the most intuitive and user-friendly applications possible.
After months of use, we have received very positive feedback regarding the ease of use and clarity of the devices.
We plan to develop additional control panels for new devices.