dab

Accurate medical diagnostics rely not only on precise measurement but also on natural user behavior. However, many patients alter their everyday routines while wearing traditional ECG Holter monitors, often resulting in less reliable data. This behavioral shift is driven by both practical and emotional factors. While current solutions primarily focus on advancing the technology, they often neglect the user experience—something Dab directly addresses.

Dab is a discreet ECG Holter patch designed with user behavior at its core. It integrates state-of-the-art monitoring technology while rethinking how the device interacts with the body. By minimizing the size of the device and reducing the distance between electrodes, Dab ensures comfort without compromising on data quality. The use of permanent, high-quality dry electrodes, along with an intuitive application method, makes the device effortless to use. These design innovations not only enhance user comfort and compliance but also significantly reduce disposable components, manufacturing complexity, and maintenance costs.

Objective: research, concept development, prototyping, user testing

Client: Maform

Year: 2017

Awards: A’Design Award, Asia Design Prize, Taipei Design Award,

The project was supported by the Moholy-Nagy Design Grant in 2017 as part of a National Design Innovation initiative.