suki
needle-free continuous glucose monitor using optic sensors
how may we design a better glucose monitor
210,000 children and teenagers under the age of 20 live with diabetes. most of the glucose monitoring devices in the market require some form of needle, which brings unnecessary attention during school.
using optic sensors, suki gives a needle-free continuous glucose monitor for children to monitor their blood sugar inconspicuously.
Fall 2021 | 2 weeks
optic sensors
optic technology in wearables has mostly been used to track heartbeats, blood pressure, and blood oxygenation.
several scientists suspect that with time and development, optic sensors will be able to measure glucose and even ketones.
there are endless options for smartwatches and established glucose monitors, although few are targeted toward child medical care.
based on an interview with a person diagnosed with diabetes at an early age; the monitor and the wearable should help the user feel “comfortable and cool” but not stand out as a toy.
creative strategy
comfortable
cool
subtle
market research
i looked at existing monitors on the market and placed them on a matrix to evaluate the potential of a reliable, needle-free, continuous monitor.
worthy of noting none of these were being primarily marketed towards children.
visual inspiration
“we don't want to be treated differently, but sometimes we need a little bit of help. teachers who took into consideration that it's still a disability, however invisible, were the absolute best.”
-simon, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in kindergarten
process
