How to Choose the Best Colors for Your Medical Devices
How to Choose the Best Colors for Your Medical Devices By Suhayr Abdul Lateef How do you choose what color a medical product should (or should not) be? Do you default to black and white because it seems classic? Do you gather everyone’s favorite color in a hat and pick colors at random? Color is actually a big factor in how users will interact with a device. Color schemes can decide if a user favors one device over another. In a worst-case scenario, it can lead to medical use errors and cause serious harm. When factoring in color choices for a medical product, whether it is the IFU, the labeling, or the actual interface of the device, one must be aware of the intended users. By understanding your users, you know how they will view the color you choose. In this respect, it is important to consider two things: culture and visual impairments. Cultural Impact: It is always a good idea to keep culture in mind during the color decision process, as color symbolism varies between