MedTech · Ablation Console

Console UI modernization for microwave ablation

Illustrative unbranded ablation console in an interventional radiology suite

Identified 9+ safety-critical UI risks without slowing design momentum.

Context

A medical device company's microwave ablation system for interventional radiology and oncology, undergoing a console UI modernization, consolidating a legacy two-screen, dual-arm configuration into a single consolidated display for use in the IR suite. Confidential client (NDA).

Challenge

Identify HFE risk and establish design direction for a display consolidation that could not alter workflow, functionality, or layout, while satisfying IEC 60601-1-8 alarm color constraints and ensuring critical numeric readouts remained legible during active procedures.

How we helped

Conducted systematic review of all UI states and hardware photographs, identifying use-error risks across visual hierarchy, alarm system conflicts, distance legibility, and button differentiation. Produced an eight-dimension Design Trend Brief and Ablation Screen Spec Addendum with options-based direction, per-option considerations, and a decision-tracking column.

The impact

•Identified 9+ specific UI safety observations across formative review
•Identified safety-critical display state conflicts across alarm presentation and error notification
•Delivered structured options tables across palette, typography, and button system enabling the engineering and design team to evaluate direction against live mockups without blocking design velocity

Client review

Anastasia was extremely professional and thorough, excellent direction and guidance for our team, and an excellent UI design framework. Communication, timing, and delivery all excellent.

Senior Director, Product Development

Surgical Ablation Platform (name withheld per NDA)

Client Engagement · June 2026