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Home is where the heart is
Cozy Blood Pressure Monitor
“It’s not uncommon for people to experience a bit of anxiety when they visit a medical office. This increased anxiety can ratchet up your blood pressure numbers”
- Kimberly Holland, healthline.com
how could we reduce anxiety when monitoring blood pressure at home?
32% of adults have chronic hypertension, making frequent home monitoring a necessity
Patients experience White Coat Syndrome near medical professionals and equipment, leading to increased anxiety and inaccurate blood pressure readings
Design Goals
Must look like a sculpture or piece of furniture that brings peace
Must not remind the user of any stressful life experiences
Must fit into OMRON’s product lineup
Starting Point
high-performance appearance
rounded rectangle or squircle shape
simple, techy forms
easy controls
Aspiration Board
Aspiration vs. Expectation
Loved, but too "out there"
OMRON Cozy
Zen-inspired blood pressure monitor to encourage healthy living
(not affiliated with OMRON)
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