DEKA

Designing Data-Driven, Cross-Platform Systems.

Time

2024-Present (Full-time)

2023 Summer Internship

Tools

Figma

After Effect

Adobe illustrator

Jira

Type

Full-time Job

Team

1 Designer

1 Researcher

6 Product Managers

10 Software Engineers

2 Market Strategists

2 Industrial Designers

Company Introduction

DEKA is a tech company based in the USA. (Founded in 1982 by Dean Kamen).

The company is known for building complex, high-impact systems across healthcare, robotics, energy, and advanced manufacturing. DEKA has developed 20+ iconic products across different industries.

CVS Kidney Hemodialysis System

U.S. Department of Defense Prosthetic Arm

FedEx Sameday Autonomous Delivery Bot

Segway Personal Transporter

CEO Dean Kamen with Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, 2002

Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage Dispenser

Used in multiple AMC theaters across the United States.

iBOT® Wheelchair Mobility System

CEO Dean Kamen with President Bill Clinton at the White House, 2000

My Role

As a UI/UX Designer on DEKA’s in-house team, I led design across multiple projects and stages, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver data-informed experiences across website, mobile, and HMI.

Design Principal

Simplify complex data through clear, user-centered visual hierarchy and interaction.

Project 1

twiist™ AID System

Powered by Tidepool, the twiist™ AID (Automated Insulin Delivery) System delivers adaptive and predictive insulin therapy for people with type 1 diabetes. By continuously updating glucose predictions and automatically adjusting insulin delivery, the system helps prevent highs and lows throughout the day and night.

Target User

Diabetic Patients & Healthcare Providers

My Design Deliverables

AGP Cloud Portal (Web)
Monitoring App (Mobile)
Apple&Google Watch Face
iOS & Carplay Widgets

App Store Poster
Design System
Video & Animation

Project 2

SAFEflow™ Infusion System

SAFEflow™ is a next-generation infusion system powered by machine-vision closed-loop control, designed with patient safety as a core principle. Its system-wide engineering virtually eliminates common points of failure, providing clinicians with reliable, efficient, and safe infusion monitoring.

Target User

Healthcare Providers

My Design Deliverables

Fleet Management Portal (Web)
Commerical Website (Web&Mobile)
Monitoring App (Mobile&Tablet)
Operational Display (HMI)
Video & Animation
Brand Guide

Project 3

POD Kidney Transplant

POD is a medical device designed to support kidney transplantation by maintaining optimal organ conditions throughout the transplant process. The system continuously monitors critical parameters to ensure organ viability, safety, and procedural reliability during transport and surgery.

Target User

Healthcare Providers

My Design Deliverables

Monitoring Display (HMI)
Device Management Portal (Web)

Project 4

DEKA Intranet

The DEKA intranet is an internal, AI-agent–assisted employee platform designed to support daily workflows such as check-in, staff directory access, on-site meal ordering, and HR-related tasks. By centralizing core internal tools and enabling conversational, guided interactions, the system improves efficiency, clarity, and the overall employee experience across the organization.

Target User

DEKA Employee

My Design Deliverables

Operations Platform (Web)

Reflection

Cross-Department Collaboration

Collaborated with multiple product teams, adapting communication to engineers, PMs, and clinical stakeholders. Supporting several products taught me to balance priorities, manage diverse feedback, and maintain design consistency.

Rapid Learning & Technical Exploration Engaging with new tools, internal documentation, and technical discussions allowed me to translate advanced system capabilities into actionable design prototypes across web, mobile, and HMI platforms.

Designing Under Complexity

Working on cloud-based monitoring dashboards exposed me to complex data flows and regulatory requirements, strengthening my ability to simplify information and create intuitive, user-centered interfaces.

Consistency & Scalability

Through building design systems and brand guides, I learned how to create scalable, consistent interfaces across multiple products and platforms. I gained insight into how standardized components streamline workflow.