Mod
A galley trolley that can be transformed into a wheelchair or stretcher for in-flight medical emergencies.
Discipline
Industrial design,
User experience
Duration
10 weeks
Team
Solo
In-flight medical emergencies occur in approximately 1 in 604 flights.
The most common IMEs involve “syncope”, meaning a loss of consciousness, or near-syncope (32.7%).
User Persona
Name, Age
Janet, 40
Occupation
Flight attendant
Quote
“This is what we’ve trained for, yet it’s still so overwhelming.”
Emergency
Loss of consciousness
Experience
Janet has been a professional flight attendant for the past five years. She has been trained on FA protocols for treating in-flight medical emergencies, but is stressed about having to act quickly in these high-stakes situations.
User Journey
Insights
LACK OF SPACE
DIFFICULT TO ACT QUICKLY
DELAYED RESPONSE,
WORSE HEALTH OUTCOMES
Opportunity
We should be build a structure for airplanes that supports patient relocation so that they may receive treatment in a more suitable environment.
Select Sketches
What is Mod?
Mod is a trolley designed for aircraft galleys that can be transformed into a wheelchair or stretcher to transport passengers during an in-flight medical emergency.
Modular
Flippable compartments
Extendable with slide-out panels
Retractable wheels
Ample Space
Mod can securely store standard airplane medical equipment inside, including:
First aid kit
Pulse oximeter
O2 canister
CPR mask
AED
Epipen
IV start kit
Medications
Easily Stored
Mod integrates into existing trolley storage galleys different configurations allow for space efficiency.
