In the autumn of 2021 students of collaborative and industrial design were challenged by a brief set by a collaboration project by The Nordic Council of Ministers and Region Västerbotten. The students were asked to illustrate how the future of healthcare and social care will look like by 2030 and beyond. You can read more about the course and brief here.
In teams of 3–4, the students worked for six weeks in November–December 2021. The teams produced seven concepts that tackle current problems of the Nordic healthcare system with a vision in 2030. The solutions range from supporting mental wellbeing (MONCOM) and alleviating cognitive impairment caused by dementia (Mimi) to the use of mobile and accessible MRI imaging (AMRI Remote and On Time). Central in them is also the ability for remote use, for example for paediatric diagnotics (BUBA) and being connected to the healthcare staff and family members through technology (Hopealinja and Enva). All projects are introduced in more detail below.
The students envision that, in 2030, the most complex medical services of today, will feel as easy as a stroll in your backyard.
BUBA is a device including a set of instruments designed for remote contact with a doctor. It will allow you to perform basic check-ups on your child without having to visit the doctor’s office.
EnVa is a concept design for the elderly living in sparsely populated areas in Nordics. The service approach integrates technology, family, community and healthcare professionals
Connecting dementia patients with their relatives and others through a new simulated audio service that also analyzes patient’s cognitive wellbeing
Mimi as a multi-device platform expands on the notion of having family, relatives and healthcare into one encompassing ‘safety net’.
MonCom takes steps towards better mental healthcare for everyone. With MonCom clients can manage and share their health data with care providers effortlessly.
A student team has developed two service concepts based on AMRI technology. The project explored the potential benefits the concepts might offer in 2030 and 2040.
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