The Stethoscope Just Got Smarter
The Steth IO smartphone case modernizes the 200-year-old stethoscope! The design merges the technology, display, and microphone on a smartphone with the time-tested geometry of…
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A Smarter Stethoscope
After 200 years without change, the U Scope finally introduces some much-needed improvements to the stethoscope! First, the chest piece is ergonomically designed to perfectly…
The Kangaroo-inspired Incubator
An excellent example of applied biomimicry, Magnolia explores marrying the concept of “kangaroo care” with the common incubator in order to prevent a variety of…
Baby’s First Fitness Band
Gema might appear to be a precious piece of baby jewelry, but this wearable device does so much more than just look good! It provides…
A Dentist’s Wet Dream!
You’re not basic… so why should your toothbrush be?! Trash your boring ole’ brush for Aqua – a smarter solution that doesn’t look half-bad either!…
Medication Made Easy
It doesn’t matter what age you are, it’s difficult to remember to take your medicine, vitamins and other pills at times! Just as the name…
A Little Sunshine Goes a Long Way
Sweet, sweet sunshine was the inspiration behind this innovative, hybrid hospital bed/wheelchair design by Lirong Yang. Just a bit of sun can go a long…
One Charming Robot
The result of a collaboration between engineers, programmers, psychologists and designers, MOnarCH is an experiment in social robotics that aims to provide edutainment to children,…
Umm… Why don’t inhalers stand up?!
Even though I’ve used one, I never realized that asthma inhalers aren’t designed to stand upright… and it’s quite strange because there’s no real reason…
One Clever Crutch
The crutch is one of the most simple, time-tested walking aids available, yet Berlin-based design office Werksdesign has found a way to enhance it with…
Medicine Made Easy
Syrup medications have their advantages, but that whole over-the-cap plastic dosing cup is a design drag! Small, delicate, easily misplaced and hard to read, it’s…
A Glucose Meter Makeover
Manage your blood sugar on the go with the BG1! It documents your health stats and automatically records and tracks readings which are instantly uploaded…