# Organically Shaped Glucometers The 'Arkray' Glucometer Modernly Updates the Healthcare Device By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glucometer References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/10/16/type-1-or-2-this-is-type-cool/) & [cloudand.co.kr](http://www.cloudand.co.kr/) The 'Arkray' glucometer comes as a modern piece of equipment that breathes new life into the healthcare devices to make them more stylish and appealing for people to utilize. Crafted from ABS material and powder-coated, the 'Arkray' boasts a straightforward design and a pebble-shaped aesthetic to make it more comfortable to hold in your hand. This makes it a warmer design that is able to be used by patients of all age ranges to effectively [monitor their diabetes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetespro). The 'Arkray' glucometer is the design work of Yeongkyu Yoo of cloudandco and Kenya Hara, and identifies how essential [medical equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stylish-pill-box) can be redesigned with a focus on modern aesthetics to make it more applicable to consumers with discerning style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Organic-shaped Glucometers:** Designing medical equipment with a modern aesthetic can attract consumers with discerning style. - **Stylish Healthcare Devices:** Creating stylish healthcare devices can make them more appealing to patients of all ages. - **Pebble-shaped Medical Equipment:** Developing pebble-shaped medical equipment can provide a comfortable and warmer design for patients to hold. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Devices:** Manufacturers of medical devices can incorporate modern and stylish design elements to provide more appealing options for patients. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers can incorporate more stylish and comfortable equipment to provide a better patient experience. - **Product Design:** Designers can focus on creating medical equipment with more modern and aesthetically pleasing designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [At-Home Diabetes Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-biomed-a1c.md) - [Pebble-Shaped Health Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohealth-h1.md) - [Handheld Glucose Monitoring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuity-medical.md) - [Portable Diabetes Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspo-smart-insulin.md) - [NFC-Enabled Glucose Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curo-g10.md) - [Automated Diabetes Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-glucose-monitoring-system.md) - [At-Home Urine Analysis Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urine-analysis-tool.md) - [Pebble-Like Heart Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-stethoscope.md) - [User-Friendly Glucose Monitoring Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abbott-libre-app.md)