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Extending the Lifecycle of Ingestible MedTech Devices through Conscious Interventions

  • Design for Lifecycle
  • Behavioral Approach
  • Conscious Intervention
  • Design for Responsibility
  • Material Exploration
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Dr. Gayatri Menon
This project investigates the maximum potential of e-waste, aiming to redefine the product lifecycle and minimize environmental hazards caused by premature obsolescence. Specifically addressing a smart medical capsule for colorectal screening, the design introduces a biodegradable, flushable tray for retrieval. Typically, such capsules contribute to sewage waste after ingestion; however, this project enables a sustainable retrieval process where components are sterilized and reused, drastically reducing costs and environmental impact. Inspired by the concept of "Shit Tech for a Shitty World," the work intervenes in cycles that render well-engineered technology disposable. The ultimate goal is to foster a culture of responsibility, promoting return, reuse, and thoughtful recovery at every stage of the product lifecycle. By evaluating manufacturing, use, and disposal, the project demonstrates how conscious intervention can benefit ecosystems. Ultimately, it proposes a design language for responsibility, transforming medical diagnostics into a sustainable, circular model that respects both technology and the environment.
A SARA
A SARA
A SARA
A SARA
Profile
A SARA
B.Des.
Dr. Gayatri Menon
Extending the Lifecycle of Ingestible MedTech Devices through Conscious Interventions
This project investigates the maximum potential of e-waste, aiming to redefine the product lifecycle and minimize environmental hazards caused by premature obsolescence. Specifically addressing a smart medical capsule for colorectal screening, the design introduces a biodegradable, flushable tray for retrieval. Typically, such capsules contribute to sewage waste after ingestion; however, this project enables a sustainable retrieval process where components are sterilized and reused, drastically reducing costs and environmental impact. Inspired by the concept of "Shit Tech for a Shitty World," the work intervenes in cycles that render well-engineered technology disposable. The ultimate goal is to foster a culture of responsibility, promoting return, reuse, and thoughtful recovery at every stage of the product lifecycle. By evaluating manufacturing, use, and disposal, the project demonstrates how conscious intervention can benefit ecosystems. Ultimately, it proposes a design language for responsibility, transforming medical diagnostics into a sustainable, circular model that respects both technology and the environment.
A SARA
A SARA
A SARA
A SARA