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As the first and only design and engineering hire, I led the early development of innovative cold therapy products from concept through functional prototypes. My responsibilities included:
User research
Competitive analysis
Product strategy and definition
"Looks-like" prototypes to evaluate form, ergonomics, and aesthetics
"Works-like" prototypes to validate functionality and performance
I translated user needs into product concepts, built and tested prototypes, and developed product roadmap for future cold therapy line.
I designed a new ice pack that stays cold 4x longer using unexpected materials and the power of phase change.
Sourced and worked with a manufacturer to develop hi-fi prototypes.
ice packs
Made lo-fi prototypes and tested with 10+ users, orthopedic surgeons, and physical therapists.
I interviewed orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists to identify key pain points with post-operative cold therapy, ensuring the product addressed real clinical needs and user challenges.
iceless units
Designed “looks-like” renders for an iceless cold therapy unit
Built works-like prototypes for an iceless unit and on-body pad that heats and cools
Led the design and product direction for a mobile app that controlled a wearable heating and cooling device, collaborating with an intern who developed the app and embedded controls.
Defined the cold therapy product roadmap. This concept matrix compares potential product directions.
