Universal Reader.

Universal Reader.

Introduction

The Universal Test Reader (UTR) is an AI-powered Point of Care device designed to interpret rapid tests across multiple vendors and formats. By combining the simplicity of lateral flow testing with the analytical rigor of advanced diagnostic systems, it transforms fragmented testing into a unified, reliable experience.

Year

2021

Industry

Medical Devices

Timeline

16 weeks

Introduction

The Universal Test Reader (UTR) is an AI-powered Point of Care device designed to interpret rapid tests across multiple vendors and formats. By combining the simplicity of lateral flow testing with the analytical rigor of advanced diagnostic systems, it transforms fragmented testing into a unified, reliable experience.

Year

2021

Industry

Medical Devices

Timeline

16 weeks

Physical + Digital Integration

The challenge extended beyond the product itself, requiring a seamless integration between physical design and UX/UI. Every interaction, from placing the test to reading the result, had to feel intuitive, guided, and error-free. The hardware defines the gesture. The interface gives it meaning. Together, they create a unified experience where form, interaction, and information work as a single system ensuring clarity, trust, and efficiency in critical moments.

Challenges

Challenges

Designing the Universal Test Reader meant translating complex diagnostic technology into a product that is intuitive, robust, and ready for real world healthcare environments.

The result was a system that not only met clinical and usability demands, but was also recognized with the European Product Design Award in 2021.

The product

The product

Universal Test Reader

A single system for multiple diagnostics.

Final thoughts

Final thoughts

The Universal Test Reader was approached as a design-led system where product, interface, and data are intrinsically connected.

Design translates complexity into clarity, aligning every interaction into a seamless and reliable diagnostic experience.

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© 2026 Ivan Pajares Design