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Summary
Have you thought about applying your research and design expertise to a specific vertical? Healthcare offers rich, complex challenges and thorny psychology problems, in the midst of a highly regulated industry that desperately needs design experts. Wearables, IoT, AI/ML/LLM, AR, VR, robot nurses, healthcare is anything but boring. Theresa Neil will share a birds-eye view of the healthtech, medtech, femtech ecosystem and where she sees opportunities for practitioners like us. You can start in the shallow end with health & wellness apps and eventually swim with the sharks building regulated medical devices (with lasers)!
Key Insights
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Healthcare is a growing field with significant opportunities for UX designers.
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Specialization in healthcare can set designers apart in a commoditized market.
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Understanding the healthcare ecosystem is key to success in this domain.
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Design challenges in healthcare often require knowledge beyond just UI/UX principles.
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Innovative technologies like IoT and AI are transforming healthcare designs.
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There's a need for user-centered approaches to resolve complex healthcare issues.
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Designers should start with lower complexity projects to gain familiarity with healthcare.
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Continuous learning about healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA, is necessary for designers working in this space.
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Networking with healthcare professionals can enhance a designer's understanding of the sector.
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Passion for helping people can be a strong motivator for working in healthcare.
Notable Quotes
"I've been designing software for like 25 years."
"Our industry has had a lot of highs and lows."
"Specialization could be an opportunity for a lot of people."
"It dawned on me, wait, we could become healthcare experts because we actually did have a portfolio of healthcare companies."
"Healthcare technology is projected to reach 1600 billion dollars by 2033."
"There's a lot of fascinating challenges to solve in healthcare."
"Healthcare technology needs a lot of help."
"It's important to understand the complex ecosystem of healthcare to charge a premium."
"You have to learn to talk the talk in the healthcare industry."
"Design innovation is needed across the entire healthcare continuum."
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