Unveil

Unveil is a clothing solution designed for individuals battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy with a portacath inserted in their chest. The portacath, a necessary but invasive device, can make chemotherapy treatments incredibly uncomfortable. Understanding this challenging situation inspired the team to explore various options to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients.

Project details

Client

Red Dot Design Award

Project

Unveil

Year

2016

Services

UX Research Participatory Design Inclusive Design

Credits

Designers:
Mariana Pedroza
Javier Rebolledo
Alonso Benavidez

Unveil Cover

Problem Statement

Patients requiring frequent access to their venous system for medication, fluids, and nutrition often have a portacath implanted. Accessing the area around the device safely is crucial, and if their clothing doesn't allow for easy access, they may need to wear a gown. This can leave patients feeling unwell, sweaty, exposed, vulnerable, and uncomfortable.

Research

This project involved a thorough and detailed study. Initial secondary research was conducted to grasp the complexities of cancer and portacath insertion. However, ethnographic diaries, hospital visits, discussions with oncologists, and patient interviews gained the most valuable insights.

Our research provided valuable insights that informed the fashion collection. The shirts enable more convenient access to the portacath during chemotherapy. They offer superb comfort, beautiful aesthetics, and, most importantly, discrete functional openings that facilitate treatment humanely.

Secondary Research
Secondary Research
User Research
User Research
Unveil Patiences
Unveil Patiences
Unveil Heroes
Unveil Heroes
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While our intervention was modest compared to the complexity of the problem, our proposal offered a fresh perspective to overcome this challenge.

All these patients emerged victorious in their battle against cancer, and our project was honoured with a Red Dot Design Award in September 2016 in the Concept Design, Fashion-Best of the Best category.

Unveil Fashion
Unveil Fashion
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Unveil Brenda
Unveil Team

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"Design creates culture, culture shapes values, values determine the future."

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"Design creates culture, culture shapes values, values determine the future."

Origin

Guadalajara, Mx

Work by

Kaleb Cardenas © 2024