SPOT-ON
INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM
1 Semester Project
Spot On is a revolutionary insulin delivery pump and patch tailored for Type 1 diabetes individuals seeking to maintain an active lifestyle, offering modularity with built-in continuous glucose monitoring and pre-filled insulin cartridges, a streamlined ergonomic design that is 50% thinner than existing products, and a commitment to sustainability that enables long-term cost savings, all packaged with a start kit, standalone device, and battery charger.
Research Question:
"How can a holistic and visually driven approach to Type 1 diabetes management, integrating elements of technology, lifestyle, and emotional well-being (as represented in the image), be translated into effective and engaging patient-centered tools and interventions?"
SUSTAINABLE WELL-BEING
This product is designed for Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
CURRENT PRODUCTS
Bulky, wasteful, requires minimum 2 devices, boring (looks like a medical device)
Methods include Tubed vs. Tubeless
WANTS & NEEDS
MODULARITY | STREAMLINED | SUSTAINABILTY
“Make it modular”
“Make CGM independent of the insulin pump”
“It needs to be flatter”
"The less devices I need to wear the better”
“Make CGM built-in and with replaceable prefilled insulin cartridges”
Ideation Sketches
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Ideation Sketches 〰️
3D Print Rough Prototype
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3D Print Rough Prototype 〰️
Haley Smallwood — Type 1 Diabetes
“I'd definitely take this over Omnipod because of the modularity and how flat it is.”
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SPOT-ON — INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM
Spot On is an innovative insulin delivery pump/patch tailored for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes who aim to maintain an active lifestyle. This groundbreaking device features a modular design equipped with a built-in Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) and easily replaceable pre-filled insulin cartridges, catering to both novice and experienced users. Its streamlined ergonomic design, which is 50% thinner than current market products and includes a flexible hinge mechanism, enhances comfort and usability. In addition to promoting sustainability through cost-saving measures, Spot On integrates a Closed Loop System that combines CGM and insulin delivery into a single device, simplifying management of diabetes while supporting users in leading their desired lifestyle. The complete package comes with a start kit, a standalone device, and a battery charger, making it a comprehensive solution for effective diabetes care.