# Comfortable Clinical Devices SOUL Digital Mammography Makes Diagnostics A Touch Less Intolerable By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-11-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-digital-mammography References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/11/12/a-boobies-best-friend/) & [motifdesign.co.kr](http://www.motifdesign.co.kr/wp/work/healthcare/) Oh, how women complain about uncomfortable process of getting their breasts examined -- and rightly so. The SOUL Digital Mammography System has been designed to remedy the painful flaws present in [current medical machinery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-accelerator-technology) like this, making the overall experience of [screening for breast cancer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feminai) a little less stressful. This design by Jeong Ki-Hyun enables the patient to actually see what's going on during the procedure, helping to ease her worries. The MOTIF apparatus has been given [smooth sculpting for a softer appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoobree-nebulizer) and it's even got components that have been manufactured in a lovely pink color. Most importantly, however, the SOUL Digital Mammography System has gently curved plates to better complement the shape of the female form, and padding has been applied in all of the places that it might be appreciated. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ergonomic Medical Devices:** Designing medical equipment with a focus on patient comfort could disrupt the healthcare industry. - **Patient Empowerment:** Providing patients with visibility into medical procedures can disrupt traditional power dynamics in the healthcare industry. - **Personalized Medical Equipment:** Creating medical equipment that is tailored to the unique needs and preferences of patients can disrupt traditional one-size-fits-all approaches in the healthcare industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Medical Devices:** The medical equipment industry has an opportunity to incorporate ergonomic design principles to create more comfortable and patient-centered devices. - **Healthcare Services:** Healthcare providers can adopt patient empowerment strategies and personalized medical equipment to improve patient experiences and outcomes. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can leverage the trend towards personalized and comfortable medical equipment to create products that cater to the unique needs of patients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Breast Examinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-bristol-1.md) - [Comfortable Aesthetic Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-comfort.md) - [Breast Health Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotplot.md) - [Thermal Wellness Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-v7-meditech.md) - [AI-Powered 3D Mammography Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pristina-recon-dl.md) - [Cutting-Edge Portable X-Ray Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-xray.md) - [AI-Powered At-Home Screenings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feminai.md) - [Empathetic Medical Headgear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lily-device.md) - [Breast Cancer AI Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ge-healthcare-1.md)