Redesigning The UX-UI of Tandem Diabetes t:slim Insulin Pump With User Accessibility in Mind.
Presenter(s)
Sadie Marks
Abstract
Redesigning The UX-UI of Tandem Diabetes t:slim Insulin Pump with User Accessibility in Mind. People diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes often rely on insulin pumps to assist in their medical care; therefore, it is of the utmost importance that these devices are accessible, trustworthy, and easy to use. Sadie Marks was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over 11 years ago, in that time she has used insulin pumps from multiple companies and encountered their UX-UI shortcomings. This lived experience gave her additional insight into creating a user-centered design. Focusing on one of these devices, the Tandem Diabetes t:slim insulin pump currently has a UX-UI with an outdated appearance that does not imply a modern and trustworthy medical device. This project aims to redesign the UX-UI of Tandems t:slim insulin pump to improve usability, accessibility, and visual modernity. The research for this project focused on ADA accessibility legislation, Tandems own accessibility guidelines, testimony from type 1 diabetics, and lived experience. The design process included evaluating the device’s existing interface and user experience, reordering the UX flow, creating a new visual language, and creating a new UI layout. This is showcased in a functional prototype of the device interface. The redesigned user experience and interface include additional accessibility features, easier to navigate menus, a modern trustworthy visual language, and clearer visual hierarchy. These changes reimagine the device in a more modern, trustworthy, and easy to use way. The additional features allow for greater safety and flexibility for type 1 diabetics with additional needs. This project highlights the importance of an accessible, informed, and user centric design approach for medical devices. It also serves as a suggestion for ways to improve on existing insulin pump devices.
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department
Art & Design
Campus
Winona
First Advisor/Mentor
Danilo Bojic
Location
Kryzsko Great River Ballroom, Winona, Minnesota; United States
Start Date
4-23-2026 2:00 PM
End Date
4-23-2026 3:00 PM
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Format of Presentation or Performance
In-Person
Session
2b=2pm-3pm
Poster Number
36
Redesigning The UX-UI of Tandem Diabetes t:slim Insulin Pump With User Accessibility in Mind.
Kryzsko Great River Ballroom, Winona, Minnesota; United States
Redesigning The UX-UI of Tandem Diabetes t:slim Insulin Pump with User Accessibility in Mind. People diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes often rely on insulin pumps to assist in their medical care; therefore, it is of the utmost importance that these devices are accessible, trustworthy, and easy to use. Sadie Marks was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over 11 years ago, in that time she has used insulin pumps from multiple companies and encountered their UX-UI shortcomings. This lived experience gave her additional insight into creating a user-centered design. Focusing on one of these devices, the Tandem Diabetes t:slim insulin pump currently has a UX-UI with an outdated appearance that does not imply a modern and trustworthy medical device. This project aims to redesign the UX-UI of Tandems t:slim insulin pump to improve usability, accessibility, and visual modernity. The research for this project focused on ADA accessibility legislation, Tandems own accessibility guidelines, testimony from type 1 diabetics, and lived experience. The design process included evaluating the device’s existing interface and user experience, reordering the UX flow, creating a new visual language, and creating a new UI layout. This is showcased in a functional prototype of the device interface. The redesigned user experience and interface include additional accessibility features, easier to navigate menus, a modern trustworthy visual language, and clearer visual hierarchy. These changes reimagine the device in a more modern, trustworthy, and easy to use way. The additional features allow for greater safety and flexibility for type 1 diabetics with additional needs. This project highlights the importance of an accessible, informed, and user centric design approach for medical devices. It also serves as a suggestion for ways to improve on existing insulin pump devices.
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