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As a result, the demand for various wearable and portable medical devices in the country is increasing. However, Jang and Park felt that those currently available lacked aesthetics that would appeal to a contemporary market and through a process of sketching and 3D modeling, imagined the different ways they could look.
“In the case of personal medical devices that are currently on sale, it was found that the design and aesthetics of the product remained undeveloped compared to the technological prowess,” say the designers.
Beyond trying to create more contemporary-looking products, their exercise in aesthetics also tried to break down the stigma of using these types of products in public. “Through the design, we want to unravel the message that users with underlying diseases no longer hide and use medical devices, and that they take care of their health without disease,” they add.
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Opting for plastic, the designers have imagined a series of products that would be easy to clean and cost-effective to manufacture. We’re assuming the designers have opted for a medical-grade polymer, like polyethylene, which can withstand high wear, is temperature resistant and corrosion resistant taking into account performance after frequent sterilization cycles.
From an aesthetic point of view, the collection is inspired by the night sky—as the Latin root “lun” in its name suggests. As such, a midnight blue colour and paint-speckled effect give the collection a sleek and stylish finish. Meanwhile, a simple display is featured on several of the products to communicate essential data.
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