The healthcare design dilemma
perils of a technology-driven design process for medical products
H. Wilke (Anhalt University of Applied Sciences Dessau)
P. Badke-Schaub (TU Delft - DesIgning Value in Ecosystems)
K.C. Thoring (Anhalt University of Applied Sciences Dessau, TU Delft - Form and Experience)
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Abstract
This paper reports an embedded single case study from a globally operating manufacturer for digital healthcare products. Based on nine semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and a diary study among employees, we were able to gain insights on the daily business routines and interactions of the design team, the UX research team, and the product management department. The results revealed several unexpected insights that indicate a practical mismatch between user-centred design processes learned from the textbook and design practice in the healthcare sector that warrant further research.