Tripath Imaging

The Challenge: Design a first-generation family of screening systems while also solving their individual functionality requirements.

The Approach:

• Conduct task analyses with local cytologists to help define user needs and perceptions
• Collaboration with TriPath's engineering team to finalize the configuration of the interior components
• Conceptualized a variety of forms that minimize the perceived size of the device
• Create full scale foam models
• Conduct user evaluations of the model

The Result: HumanCentric took the finalized designs and created short-run productions of both the Cytology and Histology devices which enabled Tripath to conclude product testing and validation prior to going to production. Also, HumanCentric created alternative branding options for the devices which allowed Tripath to offer exclusive rights to Ventana to sell and distribute worldwide a Ventana-branded version of TriPath Imaging's interactive histology imaging system.

Services: User research, Product design, Product illustration, 3D form studies, Concept development, Rapid prototyping, CAD surface modeling, Design engineering, User requirements