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#347: Human-Centered Design in Medical Devices

Global Medical Device Podcast · 7 Dec 2023 · 49m · Episode 347

What this episode covers

Morven Shearlaw, co-founder of the Glasgow-based design agency Fearsome, discusses the critical role of human-centered design in medical device development. She emphasizes defining the full ecosystem of users—including clinicians, patients, and cleaners—rather than just the end-user, and warns against jumping to solutions before understanding the core problem. Shearlaw shares anecdotes about how early user feedback can radically redirect product strategy and highlights the importance of integrating human factors early to manage risk and ensure commercial success.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Fearsome, Greenlight Guru
Also
The Mom Test, The Design of Everyday Things, FDA, MHRA

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