Natus Medical

Redesigned internationally renowned baby hearing software

About the Client

Natus is a leading provider of healthcare products used for newborn care. Its products are sold in the US and over 100 other countries. Natus has received numerous industry awards. Fiscal 2010 Revenue: US$ 219 million. Stock symbol: BABY

Challenges

Human Factors International and Cyber Boomerang teamed up to redesign Audble Desktop, a newborn hearing software. The software was a custom solution for large clients. Now it must address a more general market with new features, such as exporting to 7 devices, reporting, and conflict resolution.

Methods

  • Conducted interviews and focus group sessions with Natus stakeholders
  • Developed personas for two main user types
  • Designed wireframes to support the functionality and interaction of the various screens
  • Created visual designs according to the wireframes
  • Created style guide for visual and interaction elements of the new user interface

Results

  • We followed best practices for design and usability to develop a new and improved user interface.
  • We incorporated stakeholder visions and IT insights.
  • The design supports new features such as exporting to 7 devices, reporting, and conflict resolution for the different personas.