Emily Blue
Bachelor of Industrial Design, Honours
I am a final-year Industrial Design student completing my honours at Western Sydney University this year. Throughout my studies, I have learnt that design can positively impact the world, and I enjoy creating innovative design solutions that aid in improving people's lives and solving problems. My motivation stems from learning new skills and continuously improving myself, where I thrive in designing on unprecedented grounds. I enjoy exploring design solutions through iterative sketches and extending my design process into developing prototypes to gain a deeper understanding and tangible evaluations of my work. I plan to use these skills throughout my career after obtaining my degree.
GlucoKids: Child-Friendly Glucose Monitor
GlucoKids aims to revolutionise how children manage their diabetes by transforming traditional glucose monitors into a child-friendly and engaging design.
This project aims to eliminate the apprehension children present towards diabetes management while providing them with the opportunity to independently manage their diabetes, mitigating the chances of negative psychosocial behaviours later in life due to lack of carer intervention.
The device features an incentivised experience for children by implementing a unique character within the User Interface to encourage regular monitoring and consistent use in aims to maintain healthy glucose levels. In addition, the device includes a concealed vibration motor to reduce the apprehension of using the device and enhancing the user experience.
