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DCS-200Si Dialysis System
Nikkiso Co., Ltd
—Dialysis system for the Japanese domestic market (2019)
Successor to the DCS-100NX.
Uniquely designed molded layout to accommodate increased functions with high quality automotive level contouring and renewed body color.
Cleaner looking and new white color with increased stain-resistant coating.
Newly designed attachments, logotype, and HMI. -
Next-Generation Home Hemodialysis (HHD)
Nikkiso Co., Ltd.
—Future concept model of a hemodialysis machine for home use (exhibited at annual meetings of the Japan Society for Dialysis Therapy in 2016 and 2018)
Patients receiving dialysis treatment typically undergo the routine three to four times weekly, a near-daily event in their lives. Conventional dialysis systems are designed on the assumption that the equipment will be used in a medical facility. This model re-envisions the machine as a consumer device, enabling a more comfortable experience in one’s own home. Its streamlined operation can be monitored on and controlled by a tablet or other device. -
Germ Shredder Pro Air Sterilizer
Nikkiso Co., Ltd.
—Reference model for the Japanese Society for Infection Prevention and Control (exhibited at 2018 annual meeting)
The unit employs photocatalysis, HEPA filtration, and Nikkiso’s deep UV-LED sterilization technology to supply medical-grade air. A newly designed, attractive front panel has been added to the base model of an existing air purifier to accommodate and highlight the deep UV-LED feature. Data can be exported to a smartphone.
A joint production with Monograph Arts, Inc., this project included creation of a promotional video in addition to product design. -
alive water
Nikkiso Co., Ltd.
—Prototype for deep UV-LED water sterilization device (exhibited at Medtec 2017 and the 2017 general meeting of the Japan Society for Dialysis Therapy)
Water is life, but more than 700 million people around the globe have no access to safe, potable sources of it. This deep UV-LED sterilization device by Nikkiso was developed to change that. The upper part houses the sterilization unit; lithium-iron batteries are stored below. Continuous operation is made possible with the solar panel accessory. Overall, its design speaks to the company’s well-established reputation for high-performance products.
This project included creation of a promotional video and logo in addition to product design. -
DBB-EXA Dialysis System
Nikkiso Co., Ltd.
—Dialysis system for the global market (2014)
Meticulous studies at dialysis centers in Europe informed the design of this model. The body exhibits gentle curvature reminiscent of sleek automotive styling, and coloring was chosen to suit European tastes. HMI aspects were developed in collaboration with Peg Design Tokyo. -
DCS/DBB-100NX Dialysis System
Nikkiso Co., Ltd.
—Dialysis system for Japan’s domestic market (2012)
Field studies and interviews conducted at a dialysis center in Japan informed a design that departs from convention. Horizontal placement of the external circulatory unit enabled a compact body heretofore unseen in the field. The two-tone color treatment of pale blue and off-white provides a comforting, unobtrusive look while acknowledging Nikkiso’s corporate blue.