Our society inextricably links wealth and beauty. Those with deep pockets can afford designer clothing, the best technology and, perhaps, development of “sexier” medical carts.
If your medical cart development budget isn’t in the upper echelon, don’t be discouraged. You can strike the right balance between affordability and cart aesthetics. All you need is the right people, some creativity and the willingness to explore new ideas.
Design Considerations
When you first devise a plan for your medical cart, there are a few key things to consider. For example, how many medical carts are you looking to produce—50, or more than 500? If you’re anticipating higher product consumption, we suggest investing in any tooling identified in the concept process.
Primary Cart Materials
You may be thinking injection molded cart components are the only way to achieve a high-end look for a medical cart design. However, keep in mind that sheet metal can be “sexy,” too. It’s an affordable and readily available material, thus cutting money spent on injection molded parts that have high tooling costs and high-volume purchasing requirements.
Sheet metal can be manipulated in various ways to achieve the beautiful aesthetic you envisioned for your medical cart. Radiuses and curves can be created and adjusted, clever color schemes can elevate the look and a higher quality finish applied to enhance your medical cart’s form.
Casters
Casters often significantly contribute to your medical cart’s overall aesthetics. Some high-end casters may look fantastic and give your cart greater appeal, but at what price? We encourage you to review all your caster choices before making a final design decision. In many cases, you can find mid-price casters that will provide a high-end look.
Edit Your Design
So, what should be your aesthetic monetary focus? Sometimes, having an overabundance of features over-stimulates the end user, and all of your hard work on design goes to waste. Keep in mind there is beauty in simplicity. Consider investing in just one “buzz-feature,” like a plastic cover, a unique base or a higher-end caster.
Here at HUI, we pride ourselves on our flexibility and willingness to deliver to your expectations. Contact us today to start developing an affordable and aesthetically pleasing medical cart that fits your company’s needs and budget.
