At the very start of the project I thought it would be beneficial to see what kind of jump kit bags already existed on the market. During my research I wrote down some interesting points and possibilities for the design. I dubbed these loosey-goosey concepts “Design Considerations.”
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With a very general idea of what some potential needs and solutions were, I followed up my previous research with some interviews. Speaking directly to the folks over at VT Rescue allowed me a much closer perspective of what an EMT needs and wants, as well as what they already have and like. Armed with that information I pulled out a few more design considerations and key points.
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With my data gathering complete, I decided to start decyphering the information that I had. The key focus of these processes was taking "what" people wanted and translating it to "why" do they want it. In short: I needed to understand the deeper needs of the user
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With a better grasp on the true needs of an EMT, it was time to start the iterative process. In order to get a feel for volume and organization, I decided to very roughly prototype all the equipment in foam and paper. With this arsenal of fake medical equipment, I was able to make a few chipboard models with adjustable partitions. While a bit tedious at times, this section of the project allowed me to approach the iterative process in a physical and almost playful manner.
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During the time when I was prototyping I was simultaneously iterating via sketches as well. It was a very back-and-forth process that helped me reach some key decisions about the project.
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During the time when I was prototyping I was simultaneously iterating via sketches as well. It was a very back-and-forth process that helped me reach some key decisions about the project.
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EMT Jump Kit
This project is a continuation of a research project I conducted to get a feel for design opportunities for emergency services. The opportunity that caught my eye? An equipment carrying solution.
Project duration: 8 weeks.
