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SMART
OLFACTOMETER
DEVICE
for Point-of-Care detection of anosmia as an early symptom indicator for COVID-19 .
product design // Fall 2020
in collaboration with Brooke Williams
partnership with The Advanced Diagnostics & Therapeutics Team at the University of Notre Dame
Updates in Progress...
OBJECTIVE
Working with a team of researchers and engineers, the goal of this project was to design a smart olfactometer device to rapidly and conveniently screen for anosmia, or loss of sense of smell, as an early symptom indicator for COVID-19 detection.
RESEARCH & BACKGROUND
there is an urgent need for rapid, accessible testing in order to better fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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THE SOLUTION? INSTANT COFFEE.
A potential "instant coffee" solution involves detection for ANOSMIA, which is a highly prevalent proven symptom of COVID-19.
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THE CURRENT MARKET LANDSCAPE
for anosmia detection consists of two leading options:
CURRENT OPTION 1
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CURRENT OPTION 2
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There is a void in the market for an olfactometer device with reliable technology to quantify smell through compact and portable self-administration.
PROJECT PARTNERSHIP
PRODUCT NEEDS
the following is a comprehensive list of considerations for the smart olfactometer device based on research and guidance from the AD&T team.
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IDEATION
MOODBOARD
metallic details around interaction points to emphasize medical precision and cleanliness, coupled with softer curves and subtle forms to promote an approachable home-use medical device.
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INITIAL CONCEPT EXPLORATION
preliminary ideation was organized into categories based on three primary concept archetypes explored. These categories include tabletop, wearable, and handheld olfactometer devices.
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CONCEPT REFINEMENT
upon evaluation of the 3 initial concepts, three ideas were then picked for further refinement using digital solid modeling.
concept one
THE MASKED HANDHELD
concept two
THE TABLETOP
concept three
THE TARGETED HANDHELD
CONCEPT SELECTION
using a scoring matrix with selection criteria chosen based on consultation with the AD&T team.
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this handheld olfactometer ranked highest in the scoring matrix, and satisfies the call for accessible, self-administered POC screening that is able to target one nostril at a time for more accurate results. because the screening process is designed to be brief, longer tests were not a primary concern, rendering this the ideal solution.
THE TARGETED HANDHELD
FINAL DESIGN
UI COMPONENT
a workflow concept map for mobile application design to pair with the smart olfactometer device via Bluetooth capabilities.
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STORYBOARD
a summary of the user workflow in operating the handheld olfactometer through guided steps on the smart phone application.
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