Phil Konrad-Parisi

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Phil Konrad-Parisi

Projects

About

Phil Konrad-Parisi

Projects

About

Vectra Pod

Overview

Redesign of the Vectra Pod dermatology imaging device exterior during an industrial design internship at Canfield Scientific. Entering production 2026.

Timeline

3 weeks
Summer 2024

Skills

Form Research, CAD Modeling,
Concept Development, Rendering

Vectra Pod

Overview

Redesign of the Vectra Pod dermatology imaging device exterior during an industrial design internship at Canfield Scientific. Entering production 2026.

Timeline

3 weeks
Summer 2024

Skills

Form Research, CAD Modeling,
Concept Development, Rendering

A proven industry leader, ready for a refresh

After 14 years of success in 3D dermatological imaging, the Vectra M3’s exterior no longer reflected the sophistication of its updated technology.

A proven industry leader, ready for a refresh

After 14 years of success in 3D dermatological imaging, the Vectra M3’s exterior no longer reflected the sophistication of its updated technology.

Shifting toward a consumer-tech aesthetic

Canfield’s newer handheld devices emphasize the same precision and clarity found in consumer electronics.

Shifting toward a consumer-tech aesthetic

Canfield’s newer handheld devices emphasize the same precision and clarity found in consumer electronics.

How can the Vectra Pod's design communicate the precision and sophistication of its imaging technology?

Vectra Pod Redesign

A refined product language for dermatological imaging


Clarity in every surface

A controlled geometric language communicates accuracy and technological sophistication at the focal point of the device.

Accessible, yet concealed

A removable rear panel hides cables and connections while allowing technicians quick access for service and setup.

Designed around real constraints

The exterior form was developed directly around fixed internal components, balancing visual clarity with strict spatial requirements.

A modernized system presence

The redesigned exterior introduces a more precise and contemporary visual language while maintaining the recognizable architecture of the Vectra system.

Process & Iteration

Studying contemporary product language

References from cameras and consumer electronics informed a direction emphasizing clarity, precision, and refined geometry.

Studying contemporary product language

References from cameras and consumer electronics informed a direction emphasizing clarity, precision, and refined geometry.

Concepts developed in CAD

Multiple digital concepts were modeled and evaluated to refine the silhouette and integrate the internal component layout.

Refining surface continuity

Curvature analysis ensured smooth surface transitions and controlled highlights across the device’s geometric forms.

Refining surface continuity

Curvature analysis ensured smooth surface transitions and controlled highlights across the device’s geometric forms.