mul·ti·ple scle·ro·sis
noun: sclerosis; noun: multiple sclerosis; plural noun: multiple sclerosis
a chronic, typically progressive disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, whose symptoms may include numbness, impairment of speech and of muscular coordination, blurred vision, and severe fatigue.
2.3 million people around the world have MS out of which 400,000 are in North America
On an average the age of onset is between 20 to 50 years of age. Early onset or after the age of 60 is possible.
Mapping user's emotional journey (Data from current devices on market and user videos on www.youtube.com)
Dosage may vary between once every two weeks to 3 times a day depending on the severity of the condition.The medication needs to be stored in a refrigerator and taken out 30 minutes prior to injection to bring it to room temperature.
There is no cure for MS or Arthritis and overtime it lowers immunity.The process is stressful especially when inflammation and muscle spams make it harder to execute the procedure.
Analyzing user pain-points to get a deeper look into the problems. And exploring ways to solve the problems
Framing Options based on Principles of Universal Design
Creating a Persona and Storyboards to understand user's lifestyle
Form Development
Finished Concept
Initial Branding Strategy
System Parts and Features
Use Cycle and corresponding Display on Screen
Evaluating Core Features and their Ultimate Benefits
Future Plan
This new self-injection system is ergonomic, easy to use and stress free. It can be used for short duration travel, but further improvements will make it ready for long term travel.
Some of the new additions could be:
- A vial holder with temperature control incorporated in the system (such that the medication can be kept cold for long duration and brought to room temperature just before injection)
- A replaceable cartridge of alcohol swabs can also be beneficial.
The aim of this project is to create a self-rectifying wholesome system for a pain-free and peaceful experience of self-injection for people dealing with multiple sclerosis or similar conditions.