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At-home prostate health monitoring.
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Urinary flow issues often develop gradually, leaving men uncertain about their health and reluctant to seek clinical evaluation. Traditional uroflowmetry requires in-office testing, which can be inconvenient, uncomfortable, and inconsistent. FloSciences’ UroGuard, delivers the world’s first simple, discreet, at-home urine flow testing system. Guided by our Psycho-Aesthetics® methodology, Uroguard blends ergonomic comfort, cleanability, and intuitive operation empowering men to take control of their prostate health from the privacy of home.

Empowering men with discreet, at-home flow monitoring.

Client

Flo Sciences

Markets

Medical
Consumer

What We Did

Psycho-Aesthetics®
Ethnographic Research
Innovation Consulting
Industrial Design
UI/UX Design
Product Development
Product Engineering

Research began with immersive user interviews, revealing deep emotional drivers around health uncertainty, privacy, and control. Competitive benchmarking exposed gaps in aesthetics, usability, and data accessibility. Mapping findings through the Psycho-Aesthetics® lens identified an opportunity for a device that is both medically precise and lifestyle-friendly. Personas clarified three key audiences—proactive users, reactive users, and supportive partners—allowing every design choice to resonate with both functional needs and personal values.

Research Insights & Discovery

KEY OUTPUTS

User interviews and persona creation
Competitor device benchmarking
Pain points: discretion, usability, data clarity
Defining the opportunity zone
Target segments: proactive, reactive, assistive

How We Used Psycho-Aesthetics™ to Identify Unique Opportunities in the Project.

Uroguard addresses a long-overlooked need in men’s health: accurate, private urine flow monitoring from home. Traditional uroflowmetry tests require in-clinic visits, limiting frequency and comfort. Guided by RKS Design’s Psycho-Aesthetics® methodology, the project reimagined this experience with a discreet, ergonomic, and data-rich solution. Uroguard empowers men to proactively track prostate health, engage in informed conversations with doctors, and integrate self-monitoring seamlessly into daily routines without stigma or inconvenience.
A 2x2 matrix compares various portable urinals by self-actualization and interactivity. A large green circle labeled Opportunity Zone highlights a cup-shaped urinal in the top left quadrant.
A presentation slide deck with 18 slides, featuring text, charts, diagrams, images of medical devices, infographics, and a man on the title slide. The content appears to focus on healthcare technology and product design.

RKS Design created a product language that avoids the cold, clinical look of traditional medical devices. Ergonomic studies informed a form that’s comfortable to hold and intuitive to use, while compact proportions ensure easy storage. Colors, materials, and finishes were selected to blend seamlessly into home environments. Photorealistic renderings helped stakeholders visualize Uroguard’s discreet elegance early, aligning the design with both user expectations and manufacturing feasibility.

Lifestyle-Friendly Design

KEY OUTPUTS

Ergonomically optimized form factors
Compact, space-efficient design aesthetic
Integration of cleanability and antimicrobial materials
CMF exploration for premium yet approachable feel
A modern, white, cylindrical Uroguard device with a handle floats in front of a circular blue gradient graphic on a dark background, showcasing Flo Sciences innovation.
A hand holding a white, cylindrical container labeled UROGUARD with a built-in handle on top, against a plain white background.
A hand holds a white container labeled UROGUARD by its top handle.
Prototyping transformed research and design intent into tangible test articles. RKS produced non-functional ergonomic models to evaluate handling comfort, form proportions, and alignment with daily-use scenarios. Each iteration refined grip comfort, balance, and ease of cleaning. Prototypes also validated internal space for components and confirmed intuitive user workflows. Stakeholder feedback during these reviews ensured the final design delivered on both technical performance and user satisfaction.

Prototyping

KEY OUTPUTS

Creation of non-functional ergonomic models
Testing of form, size, and handling comfort
Validation of assembly and cleaning workflows
Stakeholder reviews to finalize configuration
A hand holds a dark, cylindrical container with a built-in handle at the top, tilting it slightly downward. The container appears to have several small holes on its side.
A hand holding a light beige, rectangular plastic container with a handle and a lid, tilted at an angle against a plain white background.
Before refining aesthetics, RKS tested Uroguard’s core functionality through flow chamber simulations and real-world ergonomic trials. Different cone geometries were evaluated for accuracy across strong and weak flows, minimizing potential overflow or under-measurement. Non-functional mockups allowed testing of natural grip positions and intuitive orientation. These insights guided final proportions and internal geometry, ensuring reliable data capture and ease of use. Elements which are all critical for building trust and encouraging consistent at-home monitoring.

Configuration Testing

KEY OUTPUTS

Assessment of cone geometries for accuracy and comfort
Identification of optimal chamber shape for reliable data
Collaboration with Porticos on design feasibility
A 3D rendering of a tall, rectangular container with a hinged, curved lid shown in various open positions, indicated by overlapping red and green dashed circles.
A hand holds a white container by a handle, with colored shapes and a red circle highlighting the fingers. The background shows a classroom setting with chairs, a table, and a red accent wall.
A hand holding a small, white, toilet-shaped object by its lid handle, above a carpeted floor with chairs in the background.
RKS partnered closely with Porticos to integrate their validated flow chamber design into Uroguard’s final form. Engineering efforts focused on precise internal layouts that supported accurate data collection while maintaining ergonomic balance. Surface CAD files detailed every curve and connection for manufacturing readiness. Material selection and assembly planning prioritized durability, hygiene, and compliance, ensuring that the final design could be produced at scale without sacrificing performance or user comfort.

Engineered for Reliability

KEY OUTPUTS

Optimization for internal component layouts

Defined assembly for durability and cleanability

Alignment with regulatory and usability requirements

Two modern, sleek medical urinal devices labeled UROGUARD, one in white and one in black, standing side by side on a plain white background.
A modern, sleek, white touchless trash can with a curved top and an automatic sensor, standing on a plain white background.
A modern, sleek white toilet with a curved design and an angled lid, set against a plain light background.
Two modern, sleek medical devices labeled UROGUARD, one white and one black, stand side by side against a plain white background.

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