Full Face Therapy Mask
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This product has not yet been released to the public and therefore I cannot show more at this time. However, I am happy to share a bit about the nature of this project, my role, and some of the key experiences I gained from my time leading this program. Below is an overview to provide context:
Project Overview
The goal of this project was to redesign Philips' long running full-face cpap mask. This mask was also the starting point of a long term discussion around building a platform of cpap masks.
Key Challenges:
Reduce Cost
Simplify the current design
Develop an Iconic look
Improve environmental sustainability
Design it to be a part of a family of masks utilizing Philips DLS
Improve overall usability
My Role
I was brought onto this project as the Lead Industrial Designer. During the duration of this program, I led the product design from concept sketch to final CAD surfacing. Working closely with the business and our customers, I embedded human-centric design principles into our approach to ensure the end product would not only satisfy the business objectives, but the needs of the end user as well.
Key Responsibilities:
Form Development
Human Factors & Ergonomics
Program Management
Design Research
CMFG Design
Design for Manufacturing
Key Experiences
There were many experiences I gained during the duration of this program. Here are just a few:
Managed external design and engineering resources
Worked closely with Model Solution to develop appearance models
Led aesthetic direction for cpap mask portfolio
Planned & Facilitated Design Research
Developed new processes for remote collaboration during the 2020 pandemic