A Case Study of Data-Enabled Design for Cardiac Telemonitoring

Data-enabled design (DED) is a novel design methodology that is gaining momentum given the growing availability and maturity of IoT technologies. Experiences with this method are limited, for which it is interesting to study how different design teams apply and appropriate the method in different contexts. Our case concerns the design of a smartwatch app and an online dashboard to facilitate self-monitoring in cardiac health to prevent heart failure. We report on the design and evaluation of contextual experiences with the overall system, offering an accessible foundation for future iterative improvements. Our case demonstrates how the DED method can facilitate the participation of stakeholders and especially end-users, in co-designing within a heavily regulated and technologically rich context.