Siemens Healthineers AG
Interview with Siemens Healthineers Design & User Experience Team

Red Dot: What does “Human Simplicity” mean to you?

Human Simplicity describes a user-centred design approach that is characterised by visual simplicity and clear user guidance. Easy-to-understand shapes in combination with smooth surface transitions are intended to give the product a more comprehensible and at the same time less technical feel. Control elements and functions are designed to be as simple and intuitive as possible in order to create a holistic user experience.

How do you manage to design a technically highly complex system like LUMINOS Q.namix R in such a way that it doesn’t appear intimidating?

As a designer, it is important to give the product a clear and logical structure that the viewer can quickly grasp. Simple shapes that emphasise the movement of the system and communicate the functionality of the product to the outside contribute to this. This simplicity and clarity makes a system self-explanatory and takes away the otherwise often intimidating character of large medical devices.

How can patient-centredness be implemented in product design, especially for diagnostic devices?

In order to improve the patient experience, especially with diagnostic devices, we make sure that the system as a whole is inviting and approachable. A reduced technical character creates an unobtrusive and confidence-inspiring impression.

Is there a design element of the LUMINOS Q.namix R that you are particularly proud of?

We are particularly proud of the clear and structured design of the control panel. It was developed in close co-operation with users to make the most important functions easy to find and directly available.