THR STORY
The Patient Companion was developed as part of a larger research-driven initiative led by the NYC-based nonprofit NXT Health and supported by DuPont and other sponsors. The project explored new ways to improve engagement across a broad and diverse patient population through a more human-centered healthcare experience. Combining elements of furniture, digital interaction, and storage into a single mobile platform, the design introduced a flexible solution adaptable to a wide range of healthcare environments.
MY ROLE
Focusing on design research, industrial design and experience design.
VALUE ADDED.
Reimagined the traditional over-bed table as an interactive healthcare platform—integrating technology to create a more connected, empowering, and patient-centered experience.
In Collaboration with
The insights revealed that current products often had over-complicated assemblies, that were hard to operate by the patient or staff. We were fortunate to collaborate with the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System in South Carolina.
