Airline Medkit Redesign
Highlights
Prototype of AAMK medkit
Redesigned Content Card
Interior of Bandage Pouch
C-Suite interacting with Prototypes
Doctors
Redistribution Centers
Flight Attendants
Medkit Trainers
Users noted that medkit bags are often overstuffed, leading to difficulties in accessing specific items without emptying the entire pouch.
When communicating with doctors during flights, users reported struggling to locate specific medications listed on the content card.
There is a lack of clear design communication regarding the features and organization of the medkit bags.
European regulations impose strict requirements on medicine packaging, resulting in variability in medicine types and packaging among different bags.
The variability in medicine types and packaging complicates the refurbishment process.
Addressing time-sensitive situations with the bags proves challenging.
Refurbishment processes involve repeated and unnecessary steps, indicating potential inefficiencies.
Interviews
Main Insights
Ideation
Ideation in Collaboration with Ian Barr
Refinement
Concept Sketch for AAMK
Concept Sketch for AFAK
Research & Interviews
Original AAMK and AFAK
Product Unboxing
MedAire Refurbishing Facility
MedLink, Bridgette Marie Photography, 2019
The primary goal of this project was to enhance the overall user experience, benefiting not only those utilizing the medkits but also those responsible for refurbishing them. Our research involved touring facilities and conducting extensive interviews with both company stakeholders and end users of their products.
Prototyping
Fabric, Tempe
The team collaborated closely with a local manufacturing company throughout the prototyping phase, playing an active role in the development process. This involved designing flats and patterns that served as the blueprint for creating the final prototypes.
Cardboard Mockup of AAMK
Placement of Content into AAMK Mockup
Consultation on AFAK Mockup
Prototype of AAMK medkit
Flight Attendant using prototype in Private Jet
Team laying out content of bags into new layout
Team sourcing sustainable materials
Reliable In-Flight Care, Every Time
CAD
CAD Designs Created on Adobe Illustrator
CAD Designs Created on Adobe Illustrator
Role
Student Lead,
Industrial Designer
Team
Mary Hintze (Project Manager)
Ian Barr (Industrial Designer)
Grant Lesley (Mechanical Engineer)
Problem Statement
How might we enhance the medkit experience to prioritize user-friendliness, sustainability, and luxury, all within the constraints of weight and size?
Timeline
June 2023 - May 2024
Overview (Property of Medaire)
A collaboration between The Luminosity Lab and MedAire focused on redesigning their business aviation medkits: AFAK and AAMK. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, luxury, and enhancing user experience. The project has evolved into a rolling contract to improve other product lines and services.