22–30 November 2019
Mon-Fri: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 12–5pm
Monash University
Art Design & Architecture
900 Dandenong Road
Caulfield East, Victoria
Stuart Blackie
At the heart of what I do is a desire to improve the lives of people all over the world by means of design. Whether that be in a rigorous practical application of design to improve people’s ability to do their daily tasks, or whether it is a more fun approach that is able to bring joy into the everyday lives of users, I like to apply my skill set broadly in order to maximise my ability to help others as well as keep design as fresh and as interesting as it was to me on the first day of design school. Whilst design is my passion, in my free time I like to express myself creatively in other ways. Whether it be through my love of music and photography or through sport, I never turn down a chance to expand my mind and always further my education.
Product Description:
Flow is diagnostic device for the developing world that targets infectious diseases via the speculative technology of non-invasive blood testing. This technology is not only more efficient and hygienic than current blood testing practice, but the device’s operation and its position in the field of distributive design allows the entire process of manufacture, use and repair to occur all within developing nations themselves. Design choices around the operation and shape of the device also allow both the doctor and patient to feel more comfortable and trusting of the process as a whole, with the simplicity and ease of use in operation and interface, making it friendly for developing communities that may face difficulties with illiteracy as well as colour blindness.
Contact email: s.blackie34@gmail.com
Stuart Blackie, Flow
Flow is held by both the doctor and patient at once in an almost handshake manner, removing the normal power dynamic within testing and allowing both parties to feel more at ease throughout the process . This helps to break down trust barriers that can exist between patients, doctors and medical technology in the developing world.
Stuart Blackie, Flow
The portable nature of Flow allows it to be effectively used in community outreach and makeship camp healthcare settings. This portability sets it apart from current blood tests, and provides a more costly effective and efficient experience than forcing patients to travel for screening.
Stuart Blackie, Flow
Flow was developed using the principles of distributive manufacturing in mind, with the shell being easily constructed with acrylic resin via SLA 3D printing methods. The interior componentry is developed to run off of open-source hardware, making it a more accessible technology than current patented alternatives, and allows the entire process of manufacture, use and repair to occur within developing world environments.