Designing Medical Hardware That Feels Human: Industrial Design at Ziro

At Ziro, we believe the most effective medical technologies are the ones that disappear into the patient’s life. When a device is intuitive, comfortable, and seamlessly connected, adherence improves and clinical outcomes follow.

Our Industrial Design services bridge the critical gap between physical hardware and digital experience. We don’t just design enclosures; we craft the physical touchpoints of your digital health ecosystem, ensuring your device feels as intelligent and reliable as the software running on it.

The Convergence of Physical and Digital Care

In modern healthcare, a device is rarely just a device—it is a data entry point, a monitor, and a companion. Too often, medical hardware and its companion app feel like they were created on different planets. One is clunky and clinical; the other is sleek and consumer-friendly.

At Ziro, we design them together.

By integrating industrial design with our deep expertise in digital health, we ensure a unified user experience. The visual language of your device—its curves, textures, and lighting behaviors—mirrors the UI of your mobile platform. This holistic approach reduces cognitive load for patients and helps clinicians trust the technology faster.

Design for Regulated Environments (IEC 62366 & ISO 14971)

Designing for health means designing for safety. A beautiful device that confuses a patient during a critical moment is a failed device.

Our industrial design process is rooted in usability engineering and risk management. We align our creative exploration with the rigorous demands of IEC 62366-1 (Application of usability engineering to medical devices) and ISO 14971 (Risk management).

1. Human Factors First: We analyze how different users—from elderly patients with limited dexterity to hurried nurses—interact with physical controls.
2. Error Mitigation: We design physical constraints and affordances that prevent misuse before it happens.
3. Hygiene & Materials: We select medical-grade materials that withstand sterilization and daily wear while maintaining biocompatibility and aesthetic appeal.

Our Industrial Design Capabilities

We support health tech startups and medtech innovators from the initial "napkin sketch" to design-for-manufacturing (DFM).

1. Concept Generation & Form Development

We explore multiple form factors to find the perfect balance between internal component constraints (PCB size, battery, sensors) and external ergonomics. Our team generates sketches, 3D renderings, and style guides that define your product’s identity.

2. Ergonomics & Wearability

For wearables, comfort is the primary driver of adoption. We obsess over weight distribution, skin contact areas, and breathability. whether it's a smart patch, a ring, or a clinical monitor, we ensure it fits the human body naturally.

3. Rapid Prototyping & Validation

We believe in thinking with our hands. Our team utilizes 3D printing and mock-up fabrication to test size, fit, and usability early in the process. This iterative approach allows us to fail fast and refine quickly, saving costly engineering hours down the line.

4. CMF (Color, Material, Finish)

Healthcare doesn't have to look sterile. We define Color, Material, and Finish strategies that evoke trust and warmth, moving away from "hospital beige" to palettes that fit a patient's lifestyle while remaining compliant with cleaning standards.

Build With Ziro

You are building more than a gadget; you are building a lifeline. Whether you are developing a next-generation wearable or modernizing a legacy clinical device, Ziro is your partner in physical innovation.

Let’s bridge the gap between your hardware and your user.

Ready to shape the future of care?

Contact us today to discuss your industrial design needs.