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Jessica Che

BS in Product Design — Product Design
Course:
Intro to digital wearable
Faculty:
Hojin In
Term:
2024 Spring

VitalEdge

A smart recovery suit designed for professionals who deal with muscle strain from sitting too long. It’s got sensors that track things like muscle activity, heart rate, and temperature in real time. The app gives you instant feedback on your movements, and your therapist can check your progress remotely—so you’re getting personalized care without needing to go into a clinic.

Process:

The design process began with research into common health issues, particularly back pain, and how telehealthcare is reshaping at-home treatment and prevention. I explored emerging technologies that could support posture monitoring, therapeutic guidance, and remote care, building a foundation of technical understanding before moving into form development. Early ideation started with sketching to explore ergonomics and usability, followed by detailed digital modeling and material exploration in CLO.

Learning Outcomes:

Through this project, I deepened my understanding of health-centered design by studying the causes of back pain and how telehealthcare can improve long-term wellness. I also strengthened my technical skills by learning how to create and adjust garment patterns in CLO. Alongside these insights, the project expanded my abilities in rapid ideation, sketch modeling, and digital rendering, helping me translate medical and behavioral research into a user-friendly product that supports posture, remote care, and proactive health management.

Project Website:
https://www.jessicachedesign.com/copy-of-growe-1
Tags:
3D Design,
App Design,
Fashion Design,
Industrial Design,
UI/UX