Product
UX/UI

ClearCheck Digital Product

At-home cancer screening device imagined using blue sky thinking

This project aims to design a digital product that solves an existing problem or benefits the human condition using blue sky thinking. Cancer is such a widespread disease that impacts the lives of many people, but there isn't a convenient, non-invasive way for people to regularly screen for cancer, maximizing the chance of early detection. Existing tests such as MRI and CT scans can detect cancer only after thousands of cancer cells have grown and may have spread. Furthermore, they are performed at a clinic and require multiple appointments and in-person visits. CT scans also expose the patient to a small amount of radiation and may pose risks with repeated use. There exists a need for a non-invasive self-screening device that detects multiple types of cancer, thus enables regular self-screening and early detection.
Problem Statement
To design a non-invasive at-home cancer screening device and accompanying app that detects the most common types of cancer, imposes no or low amounts of radiation, and uses AI-assisted cancer detection technology.

The Product

The product is a drone that is effective but easy to operate using a remote control or directly from the app. It has a clean look with simple curved lines and mostly white colour and features only the essential buttons for ease of use.

It hovers above the user while lying in bed and upon hitting Start, moves in a zig-zag pattern to capture two sets of detailed scans (front and back) to form 2D and 3D images. These are then sent to the app for AI-assisted analysis. The drone is rechargeable.

Product Features:

  • Three cameras targeting the bones & organs, soft tissue, and epidermis.
  • Slot to store remote control when not in use.
  • Cameras fold in for compact storage.
  • Cameras can tilt to scan sides of the body.
  • Remote-controlled with separate buttons for Start/Pause and Stop located in different areas to prevent accidentally pressing stop before the scan is completed.
  • Users can set in the app option to play soothing music to ease anxiety while scanning.

App Features:

  • Login security feature to protect sensitive information; fingerprint option available.
  • Cancer screening results summary in one screen.
  • Detailed results including images and time-lapse videos.
  • Countdown reminders for next screening session.
  • Seamless integration with wider medical network including access to clinic records.
  • Option to download or share results.
  • Cancer helpline and listing of medical clinics and resources to support the patient.
  • Calming colours and layout.
  • Option to play soothing music to ease anxiety while scanning.

Process

Background Research

The inspiration for ClearCheck came from the Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) technology used in ophthalmology scans to emit light waves to the retina to take high-resolution, 3D images of the eye’s internal structures. Combining this with features of existing cancer screening devices, such as the AI-assisted breast cancer detection of the LINDA app and the specific body target areas of the MRI and CT scans, I developed the blueprint of my design.

User Personas

With the aid of Chat GPT, I developed two user personas and designed the product with these user needs in mind.

The Preventative Care Advocate is proactive about health and partakes in regular health check-ups. Her goals are early detection and access to easily interpretable and actionable results.

The High-Risk Patient has had cancer in the past or is at-risk for developing cancer due to family history or existing health conditions. Her goals are regular screening to catch any relapse and seamless integration with ongoing healthcare to enable a comprehensive health care strategy.

Product Ideation

To inform my design, I developed user journey maps and user flow diagrams to map out how users would interact with the product and accompanying app. I also developed product flow diagram to map out the structure and content of the app.

My initial idea for the product was a portable room with a 360 degree scan of the person standing in the centre. After consultation, it was decided that this poses an issue for those with mobility issues, and I eventually settled on a drone.

Like most typical modern medical equipment, the design of the drone is clean and minimalistic, so it looks cutting-edge and trustworthy. It also looks calm with muted colours and clean lines and is simple to operate with only the essential features and buttons. This minimizes the risk of putting off potential users with unnecessary complexity and maximizes usership.

Seamless integration of
product and app

Results from the scan are sent to the app for AI-assisted analysis and stored for future reference and comparison. Users have the option to connect their account to their medical clinic to form a comprehensive and seamless health care strategy and to set scanning schedules, preferences, and notifications.

The pale pink and purple are soothing colours chosen to calm down the user while scanning and checking for results. The wave-like pattern further helps to induce an alpha state of mind. Users can also set the app to play soothing music to further induce relaxation.

The Outcome

A convenient way to self-screen for cancer

ClearCheck allows users to self-screen for multiple types of cancers from the comfort of their home. It enables early detection for proactive individuals and ongoing health monitoring for patients with previous cancer diagnosis, providing users with peace of mind and empowerment over their own health.

  • Full-body scan to detect all the common cancers.
  • Uses advanced non-invasive optical coherence tomography (OCT) to produce detailed 2D and 3D images.
  • Effective with 3 layers of detection: bones/organs, soft tissue, and epidermis.
  • AI-powered diagnosis.
  • Easy to operate with minimal buttons and is approachable to the average user.
  • Seamless integration with ongoing healthcare and the wider medical network.

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