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Nov 9, 2023

Design Medical Device UIs in 5-9 for Human Working Memory

Designers can use the principles of working memory as an aid to developing UI’s that are intuitive and not overwhelming to users.

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Nov 8, 2023

AI and Accessibility

Here we discuss how artificial intelligence empowers accessibility.

Nov 8, 2023

Wiklund’s Perspective on Product Capabilities, Complexity and Intuitiveness

My caution to product developers is to know your target customer, the degree of product sophistication consumers say they want versus will use, and to build as much intuitiveness as possible into every product.

Man using lighted touchscreen on smartphone

Nov 7, 2023

Dark Mode vs Light Mode for Medical Device UIs

User interface design plays a crucial role in product user experience and is important when used to convey critical information in medical devices. A recent ongoing debate is light vs dark modes.

Nov 7, 2023

How to Lead and Moderate a Usability Test

Here is an overview of learnings we shared during our recent webinar on leading usability test sessions. It discusses the importance of asking great questions.

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Oct 24, 2023

RAPS Convergence 2023: Until We Meet Again Next Year

Since RAPS Convergence 2023 concluded, we're still celebrating its success. The exhibit halls percolated with the fervor of discussions.

Oct 13, 2023

RAPS Convergence 2023: Easier transfers between EU notified bodies?

As the European market transitions to the MDR, medical device companies may find it easier to switch their notified body relationships

Man trying an at-home blood pressure device

Sep 21, 2023

Out-of-the-Box Usability Testing for Medical Devices | Emergo by UL

Human factors specialists might opt to conduct an “out of the box” usability test of a medical device, such as for a home-use blood pressure monitor. In any case, it’s a great way to assess the user experience from the very start of product interactions.

Sep 21, 2023

UI Design Trends for Healthcare and Medical Apps

Good user interface (UI) design ensures that users have a valuable and enjoyable experience when interacting with an application. For mobile apps related to healthcare, a UI that prioritizes the user is of utmost importance as these applications are developed with the goal of improving patients’ lives and the level of care they receive.

Sep 21, 2023

Webinar Debrief: Discovery and Design Methods for User-Centered Product Development

On August 24, 2023, our Human Factors (HF) team’s Cory Costantino and Julee Henry delivered a webinar about how to approach early research, discovery and design during new product development efforts to build a strong user-centered foundation.

multiple analysts conducting a usability study

Sep 20, 2023

Conducting Usability Tests with Multiple Analysts | Emergo by UL

Overcome challenges associated with conducting human factors usability tests with multiple analysts by practicing effective notetaking and data collection.

Aug 22, 2023

Comparing Human Factors Engineering (HFE) in Medical and Automotive Product Design

Here we highlight similarities and differences between HFE as it applies to medical and automotive fields.

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Design Medical Device UIs in 5-9 for Human Working Memory

AI and Accessibility

Wiklund’s Perspective on Product Capabilities, Complexity and Intuitiveness

Dark Mode vs Light Mode for Medical Device UIs

How to Lead and Moderate a Usability Test

RAPS Convergence 2023: Until We Meet Again Next Year

RAPS Convergence 2023: Easier transfers between EU notified bodies?

Out-of-the-Box Usability Testing for Medical Devices | Emergo by UL

UI Design Trends for Healthcare and Medical Apps

Webinar Debrief: Discovery and Design Methods for User-Centered Product Development

Conducting Usability Tests with Multiple Analysts | Emergo by UL

Comparing Human Factors Engineering (HFE) in Medical and Automotive Product Design

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