Case Study:
Sine-Wave
-Translating Complex Therapy into an Intuitive Device and Packaging Ecosystem
Device Design & Structural Packaging
Overview:
Sine-Wave is a low-frequency neurostimulation therapy that delivers electrical impulses through skin-placed electrodes to modulate neural activity. Targeted frequencies support pain relief, relaxation, motor function, and cognitive performance. An intuitive controller allows personalized adjustment, with ongoing research pointing toward improved outcomes for individuals managing chronic pain and neurological conditions.
Our Role
Product Strategy / Industrial Design / CMF / Human Factors / UI Design / DFM
Approach:
To bridge regulation and reassurance. The design balances medical credibility with emotional clarity, ensuring the device communicates safety and precision without feeling institutional. Form, interface, and material decisions work together to reduce friction for users.
Process:
Human factors guided ergonomic development, grip geometry, and interaction sequencing. Interface hierarchy was refined for clarity and legibility outside a clinical setting. Engineering integration and design for manufacturing ensured compliance, reliability, and scalable production.
Packaging:
Designed as an extension of the user experience. Component layout follows a logical sequence guiding users step-by-step through device removal, component access, and initial setup. Stacking molded pulp trays create a fully plastic-free package, while organizing parts visibly and intuitively.
Result:
A consumer-facing medical device that delivers clinical performance through an accessible, confidence-building experience - aligning regulatory discipline with everyday usability.
