Adona Console
Position: Lead Designer
Client: Adona Medical
Agency: Karten Design
Adona Medical developed a revolutionary interatrial shunt and sought a delivery system that would be both elegant and functional, standing out in the crowded environment of a cath lab.
In collaboration with Adona’s engineering team, we designed a delivery system that met these aesthetic goals while also enhancing ease of use for cardiologists and nurses during the implant deployment process.
Sometimes, the simplest sketches lay the groundwork for complex medical solutions. The initial drawing that guided the final design was just a gesture, capturing the system’s most essential functions in their rawest form.
Translating these ideas into a sophisticated, functional console required meticulous refinement. Through iterative design and close engineering collaboration, each element was optimized to support the specific steps and actions of the medical procedure. The result was a console that combined elegance with utility, facilitating precise deployment and standing out as a durable, user-centered tool in the demanding environment of a cath lab.
Designing a brand new medical procedure required unique collaboration
The specifics of the procedure were still emerging, so our work with engineering was a fully duplex process: each group's efforts brought the other’s work into sharper focus. My ability to communicate effectively with both doctors and engineers was invaluable, enabling us to develop a solution that met the precise needs of the procedure as it evolved.
The console was designed specifically for a catheter lab
In a dimly lit room filled with soft, white devices, the console’s sharp angles and black front were designed to stand out. Only the illuminated touchpoints would remain visible, with subtle edge lighting serving as a general indicator of the system’s status.
First-In-Human Study
The engineers at Adona used the surface data we provided to construct their first-in-human console with remarkable fidelity to our design. Seeing the console built and in use, almost exactly as envisioned, underscored the strength of our collaborative process and the precision of our design work. This final product not only met the functional demands of the procedure but also embodied the aesthetic and ergonomic principles essential for effective use in a clinical setting.