The Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) device is widely applied in wound care to promote wound healing by generating a vacuum when connected to a sealed wound dressing. 

Unlike most of the existing larger equipment with canisters, S2Medical AB is dedicated to creating a more user-friendly system that is smaller, quieter, easier to operate, and more efficient. After more than three years' development together with Absorbest AB, ivaQ® is CE-granted and soon to be launched on the market.

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As the lead industrial designer on this project, I was actively involved throughout the entire product development process. This began with competitor benchmarking and user research, followed by conceptualization, rapid prototyping, design reviews, and iterative refinements. My responsibilities extended to overseeing the manufacturing of the 0-series and contributing to the preparation of technical documentation for the CE-marking application.

 

Throughout the process, I collaborated closely with electronic engineers, mechanical engineers from supplier teams, the quality assurance manager, as well as product developers and material engineers from our business partner, Absorbest. End users—primarily patients suffering from chronic wounds such as diabetic ulcers or pressure injuries—were engaged throughout the development cycle for iterative usability testing. This ensured that the design effectively addressed their needs while providing a sense of reassurance in their daily lives