660-2014/01 – Design and modeling of medical devices (DMZP)

The aim of this course is to learn how to practically think about the entire development cycle from idea to prototype. The focus is on understanding users and how they feel when using it. An important part of this subject is ergonomic tests that help to achieve the greatest possible user comfort. From the created designs, you will create prototypes that you will test and learn to use methods that will facilitate the development process. All this will take you out of your comfort zone by not only focusing on theory, but you will have the opportunity to put your ideas into practice and ask for opinions and feedback from people including experts. This subject will also prepare you for what follows in your education.

The subject design and development of medical devices covers a number of topics related to the development of safe, effective and commercially viable medical devices. In the course, students will learn about various design and design methodologies and techniques used in the development of medical devices, such as design thinking, human-centered design and iterative design. Design is not only a matter of personal taste, but much more about how to humbly approach users and their real needs. It includes not only understanding their environment and how they use the product, but also the materials that are used and how they affect the user. A true design should be created with humility and at the same time be of good quality, easy to manufacture and cost effective. In addition, it must be aligned with business requirements to be successful in the market and provide a return on investment. The course also includes an introduction to 3D modeling techniques used in design and an introduction to usability principles and techniques, including user needs analysis, user interface, task analysis and usability testing. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the product development process, from idea to commercialisation, with a focus on ensuring that medical devices are safe, effective and meet the needs of patients.

1. Ogrodnik, P. J. (2019). Medical device design: innovation from concept to market. Academic Press. 2. The Design of Everyday Things" by Don Norman, ISBN 978-0465050659 3. Don't Make Me Think" by Steve Krug, ISBN 978-0321965516 4. Designing for Wellness: Healthcare Spaces that Heal, Jain Malkin, ISBN 978- 0470881273 5. Design for Care: Innovating Healthcare Experience, Peter Jones, ISBN 978- 1933820361 6. Healthcare Design, Cynthia A. Leibrock and Debra Harris, ISBN 978-0470250807

Credit in the form of an individual project presentation Written and oral exam