Blood is an incredibly important tool for saving lives, unfortunately as this blood bag concept by Ni-Hsin Chang shows, our current blood bags are in need of a redesign.
As Ni-Hsin Chang sees it, there a few minor but important flaws in the modern blood bag. The first issue is visibility, Chang's blood bags prominently displays the blood type in conjunction with a color coding system, furthermore grooves are below the label where the tubes can be wrapped around and thus avoid obstructing the labels. The arch design of the bag makes them easily stackable, and the concave surface of the bag makes them easy to grip. Lastly a low cost temperature sensor is attached to the blood bag to ensure it remains fresh during transportation.
Blood Bag Makeovers
Designer Ni-Hsin Chang Redesigns the Blood Bag
Trend Themes
1. Redesign Blood Bags - Redesigning blood bags by improving visibility, stackability, and ease of grip, while incorporating a low-cost temperature sensor for freshness during transportation.
2. Color-coded Blood Type - Incorporating color-coded labeling to display blood types on blood bags, maximizing visibility and reducing potential errors.
3. Improved Transport - Developing innovative solutions for blood bag transportation that utilize grooves for tube management and facilitate easy stacking and gripping for efficient handling.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Supplies - The medical supplies industry can explore opportunities to innovate and redesign blood bags for improved functionality and safety.
2. Healthcare Technology - The healthcare technology industry can contribute by incorporating low-cost temperature sensors into blood bags to enhance blood storage and transportation.
3. Manufacturing and Packaging - The manufacturing and packaging industry can adapt to produce redesigned blood bags that are stackable, easy to grip, and feature color-coded labeling for better visibility and organization.