rappid
rappid is a platform by imd BIOTECH for rapid pathogen detection. I researched lab workflows, designed the MVP experience & worked with developers through handoff & QA.
Traditional food safety testing can take up to 72 hours, delaying decisions & increasing health, product recall & compliance risks. Quality managers worldwide wanted actionable results sooner. rappid measures bacterial growth in real time, enabling faster, data-backed decisions without compromising accuracy.
The primary goals were to deliver test results in under 24 hours, reduce the complexity of the workflow significantly & ensure that test data is traceable. Success was defined by delivering a fully functional, easy to use MVP that could be validated by real users under lab conditions.
I worked as the Lead Product Designer in a small, agile team alongside another designer, developers & biotech engineers. I conducted user research in a real laboratory environment, mapped user flows for onboarding & test execution, designed wireframes, created UI prototypes in Figma & managed handoff & QA. I also created the logo for rappid in the style of the existing imd BIOTECH branding.
Pilot customers are already using the first prototypes & the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, particularly regarding how simple the system is to use.
Our research showed that lab teams value simplicity: fast setup, less manual work, easy sharing of results & fewer errors.
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The MVP combines a well-designed, innovative hardware & an easy-to-use software to create a streamlined pathogen testing experience. Biosensors detect live pathogens, while a compact analyzer automates the process with lab-grade precision.
The software provides real-time results. In terms of design, we prioritized clarity over complexity, broke the experience into step-by-step flows & used a status-based dashboard to make results easy to interpret at a glance.
Designing rappid showed me the impact of UX in high-precision biotech labs. Observing lab staff made clear how much clarity & usability matter when every detail counts.
Nadja supported us very effectively with the UX/UI design of our product. Working with her was a pleasure. She is approachable, listens carefully & always handles feedback in a thoughtful & respectful way. Her way of working is highly structured, focused & reliable. Nadja brings a wealth of experience & an excellent eye for design. We are extremely happy with the results & look forward to working with her again on future projects.
Peter Werzer
CFO imd BIOTECH
