Case Study
Nanodrop One
Innovative Scientific Instrument UX Design: 40% Usability Gain
ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT
Background
Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global leader in analytical instruments, created the NanoDrop One spectrophotometer to address complex challenges in genomics, proteomics, drug discovery, and bio-manufacturing. Their patented sample-retention system allows scientists to quickly quantify and assess sample purity. To elevate usability and adoption, Thermo Fisher partnered with Areteworks to provide scientific instrument UX design expertise, ensuring the NanoDrop One delivered not just accuracy, but also an intuitive and inspiring user experience.
STREAMLINE THE PROCESS
Challenge
Technicians often need to process dozens of samples in rapid succession. The existing workflow for measuring and recording results was time-consuming and fragmented, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors. Thermo Fisher sought a partner that could streamline the process into a seamless flow. Areteworks’ scientific instrument UX design team focused on making measurement tasks effortless, intuitive, and aligned with the natural workflow of lab technicians.
INTUITIVE & INSPIRING UX
Solution
Areteworks applied its User-Centered Design process to the NanoDrop One, combining user research, task analysis, journey mapping, and usability testing. Our visual designers collaborated with Thermo Fisher’s development team to craft contemporary iconography and elegant interface visuals that aligned with the device’s advanced hardware.
The result was a scientific instrument UX design that simplified data collection, enhanced workflow efficiency, and inspired confidence in everyday lab use. The redesigned spectrophotometer interface achieved a 40% increase in usability, enabling technicians to run samples more quickly, with fewer errors, and with a more intuitive user experience overall.
“Areteworks’ team provided us with high-quality services and professional results.” – Thermo Fisher Scientific
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