Mariam Ibrahim '19 Designs Hospital Gowns to Track Patient Health, Featured on CNN
Mariam Ibrahim '19, a graphic design graduate, was featured on CNN and at the Global Grad Show in Dubai for her project Hale, a series of hospital garments designed to improve a patient's sense of well-being. Made with antibacterial materials, the gowns use sensors to track a patient's temperature, blood pressure, oxygen and other vital signs. It updates an app every 10 seconds, giving a complete overview of a patient throughout the day.
Ibrahim was among several international students from around the world who gathered at the Global Grad Show in Dubai, "presenting their solutions to the world's most pressing issues." Watch the CNN video here: