MSc Product Design Engineering School of Design
Shuhui Yu
As a Product Design Engineer, I am passionate about integrating advanced technology into my designs to enhance both functionality and innovation. I see design as a powerful tool for storytelling—each product tells a story about its users, their needs, and the world they live in. My goal is to create designs that not only excel in performance but also embody a deep sense of human connection.
Works
Ola
Lupus is a lifelong autoimmune disease, with joint pain being one of its most common symptoms. This pain is often migratory, characterized by its unpredictable timing and location. Affecting 5 million people worldwide, 65% of lupus sufferers report that chronic pain severely impacts their lives. Current wearable devices primarily target single body areas or larger joints, which do not effectively address the sudden, unpredictable pain experienced by lupus sufferers in their daily lives.
Ola is a portable ultrasound wearable designed to alleviate lupus-induced joint pain, which often presents as sudden, unpredictable episodes across various joints. This device offers a flexible range of application sites and adjustable intensity, enabling lupus sufferers to manage their pain with more confidence and ease, without stigmatizing its use, through allowing for attractive and minimal design.
