Microcardix is a patent pending endovascular microcatheter-based device designed for harvesting minimal tissue samples of the heart and organs near major vessels, such as the lungs, liver, and kidneys.

The device has smaller profile compared to conventional devices, and a unique mechanism for extracting samples which provides added safety. 

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I contributed as a product designer from Afry Experience Studio developing the handle and mechanism to control the movement of the catheter.

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• Research and benchmarking of similar tools

• Analysis of user scenarios.

• Ideation and conceptual development with a focus on usability and ergonomics for a disposable tool.

• Concept modelling in Blender

• 3D p´rinted prototypes

• Ergonomic user testing

Role: Product designer

2025​

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Company: Afry Experience Studios

Client:  Microcardix

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Design: Irene Chiu, Ruben Eriksson

3D modelling / Animation: Irene Chiu​​​​