CathNode
Product Design & 3D Visualization
Overview
Medical device startup developing automated urine output monitoring for hospitals. I joined as project manager and sole designer, working with engineers and finance students on product visualization, brand identity, and investor-facing materials.
The Problem
Nurses manually measure urine output by pouring collection bags into graduated cylinders, hand-recording values, then entering them into medical records. It's slow, inaccurate, and delays detection of acute kidney injury - where hours matter.
Process
Worked from engineering specs and clinical requirements to model the two-part system: a fluid sensor that clips into existing catheter hardware, and a wearable "brain" unit for power and connectivity. The priority was making an early-stage device feel real enough to close pilots and funding.
Product Visualization
Built complete 3D models and animated sequences showing connection mechanisms, patient wear scenarios, and data flow to hospital EMR systems.
Magnetic sensor-to-brain connection animation.
Device shown on patient leg in hospital context.
Brand & Pitch Materials
Developed visual identity and created the deck designed for investor conversations.
Chaotic logo exploration in Illustrator.
Final logo design.
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Email: owenhudsondesign@gmail.com
Location: Boston, MA