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Zimmer Medizine

ROLEInteractive Designer

PERIOD2014 - 2019

LOCATIONGermany

 OVERVIEW Designing for a medical device presented a unique challenge, vastly different from traditional mobile or web applications. Zimmer aimed to launch a new version of their therapy device, modernizing the interface while improving usability, accessibility, and efficiency for therapists. I played a pivotal role in evaluating the existing design, identifying areas for improvement, and creating an optimized user experience tailored to real-world medical environments.




Challenges & Solutions

Improving Information Accessibility
& Legibility
Therapists needed to access treatment data quickly and accurately, often while multitasking with patients. The existing interface presented information in a way that was difficult to scan at a glance.

SOLUTIONRestructured the user flows to prioritize the most critical information, ensuring key data was visible from a distance with clear typography and optimized contrast.


Defining a Seamless User Experience
The original system was functional but lacked intuitive navigation. Users had to go through multiple steps to perform simple actions, increasing cognitive load.

SOLUTIONConducted a UX audit of the existing design and reworked navigation patterns, interaction flows, and task efficiency to streamline the experience.

 Balancing Familiarity with Modernization
The redesign needed to modernize the UI while still feeling familiar to experienced users of the previous device.


SOLUTION
Collaborated with stakeholders to preserve essential workflows while enhancing the interface with modern UX principles, improved hierarchy, and updated visual design.

 Scalability Across Devices
The interface was initially designed for a specific device, but future expansion to other platforms was planned.

SOLUTION
Worked on adaptable layouts and modular UI components that could be used across different screen sizes and resolutions, ensuring scalability.



My Role & Responsibilities

 Conducted a full UX audit of the existing system, identifying pain points and inefficiencies.

 Redesigned user flows, focusing on efficiency, accessibility, and ease of use.

 Created wireframes and prototypes to visualize improvements and validate design decisions.

 Designed for scalability, ensuring the interface could be adapted for future devices.




Key Takeaways

 Designing for a Clinical Setting Requires Unique Considerations
Unlike standard mobile interfaces, medical devices need clear readability, quick navigation, and minimal interaction steps to support real-time patient care.

 Balancing Modernization with Usability
A fresh visual design must enhance, not hinder, usability, ensuring therapists can quickly access critical information without a steep learning curve.

 Scalability Ensures Long-Term Impact
Creating a flexible design system allows for future expansion across multiple medical devices, maintaining consistency and efficiency.
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