3 AM

Blood Pressure Monitor

The 3 AM Blood Pressure Watch is designed for individuals who struggle to measure their blood pressure in inconvenient environments. It offers an easy and reliable way to stay on top of their health, with a comfortable design that can be worn overnight and seamlessly integrates with daily health tracking.

Focus: Problem Solving, Form Development, Market/User Research, Rendering

Time: Spring 2025 | 8 Weeks

The Problem

Over 1.2 billion people worldwide live with high blood pressure, and many need to measure it daily to stay safe. But the fact is, due to demanding work environments, many people cannot carry or use a blood pressure monitor, making regular measurement difficult.

How might we

Utilise emerging technology to create an advanced, comfortable blood pressure monitor that seamlessly integrates with health tracking.

Do you remember the blood pressure monitor

From the 1920s to now

1920s - 1940s

Mercury Sphygmomanometer

1950s - 1970s

Aneroid Sphygmomanometer

1970s - 1990s

Electronic Blood Pressure Monitor

As medical technology evolves, it opens the door to designing more precise, intuitive, and accessible solutions for everyday health management

1990s - 2010s

Digital Blood Pressure Monitor

The goal

“Design Process”

I aimed to design a blood pressure monitor that prioritizes user convenience. Initially, I considered a robotic device and a hospital-grade monitor, but I realized these options would limit users to indoor or clinical environments. To enable easy, everyday use—especially outside the home—I ultimately decided to develop a wearable watch-style device.

The final concept feature is coming with a compact inflatable cuff integrated into the watch band. I also decided to add a custom LED on the screen to alert users about their health status. The monitor unit is easy to detach and charge from the side during the nighttime.