2024 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

VELA

Entrant Company

vela design

Category

Product Design - Medical Devices

Client's Name

Country / Region

United Kingdom

Vela is an innovative electric vaginal speculum designed to improve the comfort and accessibility of gynecological exams. Traditional bivalve speculums often cause discomfort due to their lever-type opening mechanism, leading to pain and a sense of shame for many patients. Vela addresses these issues with a parallel opening design that distributes pressure evenly, reducing the risk of tearing and associated pain.



The device also allows patients to control the speed and duration of dilation via a remote control, minimizing the risk of rough handling by the doctor. This patient-centered approach enhances both physical and psychological comfort during the exam. Vela’s design, featuring soft colors and durable materials, further ensures a reassuring experience, making gynecological exams less intimidating and more patient-friendly.

Credits

Designer
Yue Liu
Designer
Luxi Yu
Designer
Bonan Wei
Designer
Runzhe Wang
Designer
Ke Ma
Creative Lead
Menghai Xia
Creative Lead
Qijun Nie
Creative Lead
Weijing Zhao
Creative Lead
Yinuo Wang
More Gold Winners
Packaging
2024
MUSE Design Awards - Le Chateau XO

Entrant Company

Le Portier Cognac

Category

Packaging Design - Wine, Beer & Liquor

Landscape
2024
MUSE Design Awards - The One Park, Shangqiu

Entrant Company

Guangzhou S.P.I Design Co., Ltd.

Category

Landscape Design - Residential Landscape

Interior
2024
MUSE Design Awards - HAILUOGOU CAMP 4 HOTEL

Entrant Company

ADORNMENT EIGHTH DIVISION CORP.,LTD SOUTHWEST

Category

Interior Design - Hospitality

Concept
2024
MUSE Design Awards - Passive Lower Limb Exoskeleton

Entrant Company

Hangzhou Zhiyuan Research Institute Co., Ltd

Category

Conceptual Design - Medical / Scientific Equipments