Industrial Design Engineering

Bachelor Assignment

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Santome Lorenzo, P. (Paula)

Developing a framework to design assembling instructions for the Infectious Disease Treatment Module for the World Health Organization

At: World Health Organization Technical Science for Health Network (Téchne) | UT Humanitarian Engineering Department

This thesis aims to improve the assembly efficiency of the Infectious Disease Treatment Module (IDTM), developed by the INITIATE² initiative coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), to respond to epidemic outbreaks. The main goal was to enhance the IDTM assembly process by optimising the organisation of items within the packaging boxes and creating manuals. Additionally, it aimed to develop a framework for future IDTM manuals. This was challenging due to many components, large size, and lack of prior installation experience. These tents must be assembled in crisis situations, often in environments without internet connectivity or transportation. The final solution includes optimised packaging, step-by-step manuals, a detailed booklet, and a framework for designing clear instructional materials. This highlights the importance of user-friendly instructions for efficient IDTM assembly, leading to more effective emergency health responses.

Exam date: 16-07-2024