Sketches, prototypes, and model making throughout the design process
Home-based cancer treatment
Degree Project
2026
Home-based cancer treatment is becoming increasingly common and creates new opportunities for patients to maintain a sense of freedom and normality during treatment. At the same time, several challenges remain regarding the equipment currently used for chemotherapy treatment with portable infusion pumps. The purpose of this bachelor’s thesis in industrial design was to develop a design proposal that improves the user experience for cancer patients undergoing treatment at home.
The project
The project was carried out in collaboration with Region Västerbotten and Region Skåne and was based on the Double Diamond design process. Through research, product testing, interviews with patients and healthcare professionals, and concept development, problems and user needs connected to existing equipment were identified. The focus was to create a solution that is practical, discreet, comfortable, and functional while still meeting hygiene and medical requirements.
Final result
The final result was Movena – a flexible and portable bag designed for home treatment that enables multiple carrying options and improved tube management. The bag also includes integrated storage for accessories and a foldable hook that simplifies use in everyday home environments. The design was developed to support patients’ daily lives and increase opportunities for movement, independence, and quality of life during treatment.
In collaboration with:
UID26 | Klara Lindgren – Grad project presentation
Testing early prototypes to explore form and wearability
The final result — a bag that can be carried in multiple ways to suit different users and situations
Opened with a zipper and designed with a small access flap for quick pump checks
Integrated tube storage in the shoulder strap for easier tube management
Inside the bag — designed to securely attach the fluid bag and pump
Easily adjustable tube length when needed
Accessory bag containing equipment the patient may need during treatment
A foldable hook that simplifies handling when the bag is not being worn
With Movena, patients can stay at home during treatment
