PURE
A stresssensitive Pressure Bandage for Bystander application
PURE embeds visual and haptic instructions into the material, shifting medical knowledge from the user to the object, redefining how emergency products support human behaviour under stress. Correct action becomes possible without prior knowledge, turning bystanders into capable helpers.
Master thesis - Individual work
Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design
2025 - 15 Weeks
Knife crime in Europe
Severe bleeding in public places, either through violent incidents or accidents represent an immediate, life-threatening condition in which every minute is crucial. Bystanders are often the only ones to help, while trained responders are often overwhelmed.
Critical first minutes
Waiting for the ambulance could take too long. Untrained bystanders are usually the first to act.
Complex first aid equipment
Correct application of pressure bandages depends on prior training, and existing first aid tools offer little or no guidance at the moment of use. Under stress, this leads to hesitation and errors.
The journey starts with packaging...
Sterilisation, manufacturability, and storage align with cognitive assistance through guides preparing users for the application process.
...and continues on the product
Guidance through visual cues. Exploring which informations are essential to universal understanding and focus.
Safety through communication
Visual and structural guidance
3D Fabric
Experimental material tests with bandage material concluded that additional structure in form of bumps can put emphasis on sections. It's crucial during bad vision and high stress situations.
PURE system
A visual and structural system for first aid equipment
