Group project by Isabella Molloy, Jessica Johnson and Grace Norsworthy
Armilla is an inslulin pump concept for type 1 diabetes with the aim to improve comfort, durabity, and with more consideration to aesthetics.
The design consist of two parts. The wireless insulin pump that contacts with a handheld PDM (Personal Diabetes Manager) via bluetooth, of which the componentry has been modelled off an existing insulin pump, the Omnipod. This part is a disposible device that is replaced every three days. In our design the componentry is set in rubber so that it is flexible and can adapt to the chosen body site, and is attached by an adhesive.
The second part of the design is the cover, which is multimaterial band to protect the pump underneath from external elements such as water, dirt and to restrict movement.
This part is intended to have different aesthetic options to give the user choice of cover, here we have designed one option or the site of the upper arm.
Armilla is an inslulin pump concept for type 1 diabetes with the aim to improve comfort, durabity, and with more consideration to aesthetics.
The design consist of two parts. The wireless insulin pump that contacts with a handheld PDM (Personal Diabetes Manager) via bluetooth, of which the componentry has been modelled off an existing insulin pump, the Omnipod. This part is a disposible device that is replaced every three days. In our design the componentry is set in rubber so that it is flexible and can adapt to the chosen body site, and is attached by an adhesive.
The second part of the design is the cover, which is multimaterial band to protect the pump underneath from external elements such as water, dirt and to restrict movement.
This part is intended to have different aesthetic options to give the user choice of cover, here we have designed one option or the site of the upper arm.
The band is made of both rubber and plastic, the white sections are the plastic which are to protect the inslulin pump from damage, and the rubber for comfortas it allows the band to move with the body. This is fixed on by a small latch at the back.
The band would be sized to the user upon purchase, the same as a ring may be.
The medical alert symbol is on the front to let medics know that it is a medical device in an emergency.
The band would be sized to the user upon purchase, the same as a ring may be.
The medical alert symbol is on the front to let medics know that it is a medical device in an emergency.
The insulin pump is first applied on using the adhesive, and the cover is then wrapped over this and fixed via the latch.
Lights shine through from the pump to give the user a quick visual reference of the insulin levels, and to confirm it is on.
But most interations and insulin management is controlled wirelessly via the PDM.
But most interations and insulin management is controlled wirelessly via the PDM.
Design concept: Isabella Molloy
Design development and creation: Isabella Molloy, Jessica Johnson, Grace Nortsworthy.
Design development and creation: Isabella Molloy, Jessica Johnson, Grace Nortsworthy.
