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Hemostat - Blood Bank Management Made Easy.
Hemostat - Blood Bank Management Made Easy.
Hemostat - Blood Bank Management Made Easy.
Hemostat - Blood Bank Management Made Easy.
Hemostat - Blood Bank Management Made Easy.
Hemostat - Blood Bank Management Made Easy.
Hemostat: A Mobile App for Efficient Hospital Blood Bank Management
Hemostat: A Mobile App for Efficient Hospital Blood Bank Management
Hemostat: A Mobile App for Efficient Hospital Blood Bank Management
Hemostat: A Mobile App for Efficient Hospital Blood Bank Management
Hemostat: A Mobile App for Efficient Hospital Blood Bank Management
Hemostat: A Mobile App for Efficient Hospital Blood Bank Management
2020 - 2021
Timeline
Product Designer
Role
2020 - 2021
Timeline
Product Designer
Role
Background
Background
Hospitals face challenges maintaining adequate blood bank inventory due to limited storage capacity, short shelf life of blood components, and unpredictable demand. This can lead to delays in critical transfusions.
Hospitals face challenges maintaining adequate blood bank inventory due to limited storage capacity, short shelf life of blood components, and unpredictable demand. This can lead to delays in critical transfusions.
Understanding the Problem
Understanding the Problem
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User Personas
A. Blood Bank Staff who manages inventory, process requests, and track blood movement. B. Doctors who request blood for patients, and track order status. C. Nurses who confirm blood type compatibility, and administer transfusions.
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User Personas
A. Blood Bank Staff who manages inventory, process requests, and track blood movement. B. Doctors who request blood for patients, and track order status. C. Nurses who confirm blood type compatibility, and administer transfusions.
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User Personas
A. Blood Bank Staff who manages inventory, process requests, and track blood movement. B. Doctors who request blood for patients, and track order status. C. Nurses who confirm blood type compatibility, and administer transfusions.
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Research Methods
A. User Interviews with blood bank staff, doctors, and nurses. B. Observation of blood bank operations and transfusion processes. C. Competitive analysis of existing hospital blood bank software.
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Research Methods
A. User Interviews with blood bank staff, doctors, and nurses. B. Observation of blood bank operations and transfusion processes. C. Competitive analysis of existing hospital blood bank software.
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Research Methods
A. User Interviews with blood bank staff, doctors, and nurses. B. Observation of blood bank operations and transfusion processes. C. Competitive analysis of existing hospital blood bank software.
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User Pain Points
Blood bank staff struggle with tracking inventory and processing requests, doctors experience delays in obtaining blood, and nurses waste time on paperwork and risk errors in verifying blood compatibility.
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User Pain Points
Blood bank staff struggle with tracking inventory and processing requests, doctors experience delays in obtaining blood, and nurses waste time on paperwork and risk errors in verifying blood compatibility.
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User Pain Points
Blood bank staff struggle with tracking inventory and processing requests, doctors experience delays in obtaining blood, and nurses waste time on paperwork and risk errors in verifying blood compatibility.
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Problem Statement
To design a mobile application that simplifies blood bank inventory management streamlines blood request processes, and enhances communication among hospital staff, ultimately improving patient care.
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Problem Statement
To design a mobile application that simplifies blood bank inventory management streamlines blood request processes, and enhances communication among hospital staff, ultimately improving patient care.
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Problem Statement
To design a mobile application that simplifies blood bank inventory management streamlines blood request processes, and enhances communication among hospital staff, ultimately improving patient care.
Design Process
Design Process
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Ideation
Brainstorming sessions focused on features for efficient inventory management, intuitive request workflows, and real-time communication tools.
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Ideation
Brainstorming sessions focused on features for efficient inventory management, intuitive request workflows, and real-time communication tools.
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Ideation
Brainstorming sessions focused on features for efficient inventory management, intuitive request workflows, and real-time communication tools.
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User Flows & Wireframes
Developed low-fidelity wireframes outlining user journeys for each persona. Ex: Doctor searches for blood type, initiates request, tracks delivery status.
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User Flows & Wireframes
Developed low-fidelity wireframes outlining user journeys for each persona. Ex: Doctor searches for blood type, initiates request, tracks delivery status.
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User Flows & Wireframes
Developed low-fidelity wireframes outlining user journeys for each persona. Ex: Doctor searches for blood type, initiates request, tracks delivery status.
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Prototyping & Usability Testing
Created high-fidelity prototypes for iterative user testing. Gathered feedback on ease of use, clarity of information architecture, and workflow efficiency.
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Prototyping & Usability Testing
Created high-fidelity prototypes for iterative user testing. Gathered feedback on ease of use, clarity of information architecture, and workflow efficiency.
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Prototyping & Usability Testing
Created high-fidelity prototypes for iterative user testing. Gathered feedback on ease of use, clarity of information architecture, and workflow efficiency.
Design Solution
Design Solution
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The Dashboard
Dashboard for blood bank staff displays real-time inventory levels, expiry dates, and request notifications.
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The Dashboard
Dashboard for blood bank staff displays real-time inventory levels, expiry dates, and request notifications.
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The Dashboard
Dashboard for blood bank staff displays real-time inventory levels, expiry dates, and request notifications.
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Doctor Support
Doctors utilize a search bar to find blood type, initiate requests with patient details, and track order status with push notifications.
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Doctor Support
Doctors utilize a search bar to find blood type, initiate requests with patient details, and track order status with push notifications.
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Doctor Support
Doctors utilize a search bar to find blood type, initiate requests with patient details, and track order status with push notifications.
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Nurses Support
Nurses access patient blood type information and scan barcodes on blood bags for quick verification before transfusion.
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Nurses Support
Nurses access patient blood type information and scan barcodes on blood bags for quick verification before transfusion.
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Nurses Support
Nurses access patient blood type information and scan barcodes on blood bags for quick verification before transfusion.
Tools
Tools
Adobe Xd
Figma
Conclusion
Learnings: User-centered design approach led to a solution that addresses the needs of all stakeholders. The importance of clear communication and real-time data visibility within the hospital blood bank system.
Future Considerations: Integration with hospital lab systems for automatic blood type verification. Exploring features for blood donation management and patient appointment scheduling.
