Nicoya

Alto Instrument & System Platform

Winner: 2020 Core77 Design Award
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The World’s first Digital High‑Throughput Benchtop SPR System

The Why

Nicoya wanted this product to remind them of their passion and purpose – and connect on an emotional level by exuding positivity, inspiration, drive, and trust. They wanted the aesthetic and user experience to match the revolutionary nano technology.

The Who

Nicoya Alto users are lab researchers working to better understand diseases and discover drugs to improve lives. They are analytical and focused on the highly technical details of their research.

The How

Highest quality materials:

The use of a machined, etched, and anodized ‘sample plate’ surface set the scene for the complete instrument. The front cover is laser-cut aluminum with the same finishes. The rear is a mix of sheet metal (for flat side surfaces), and moldings for the display bezel and rear cover. Overall finishes are matched for texture and color. The loading plate is smoothly concealed and revealed.

Streamlined efficient production schedule:

We integrated and managed all development partners to launch in less than one year. In addition, we helped establish all production processes and sequence of assembly so we could have precision joints at all user-facing component interfaces, without traditional SPR accessories like pumps, valves, or tubing. We developed an early rapport with the CM and designed it to be manufactured at an affordable price point in less than three months!

Location: Kitchener, Canada.
Client Type: Startup – First Product
Industry: Biotech Instrument
DFM, CM, LIAISE: Tawain

The Feeling

The instrument image establishes a feeling of confidence and sophistication. The product interaction puls the user in with an intuitive UI, substantial overall feel, and smooth door transport which slides inside the machine. The device is appropriate for beginner to expert users.