Medical device publication / instructional design

VitaSmart Quick Reference Cards

2026

A six-page, color-coded reference guide for Bridge to Life's VitaSmart machine perfusion system.

Landscape mockup of stacked VitaSmart Quick Reference Cards hanging from a metal ring in a softly blurred operating room

Project overview

A compact guide for use in the OR.

I organized VitaSmart's technical instructions into a scannable publication, preserving terminology, sequence, warnings, and clinical detail.

VitaSmart Quick Reference Card page covering the perfusion phase and monitoring

Design challenge

Organizing the workflow through color.

I grouped content by phase of use and color coded the sheet to distinguish instructions, alerts, and notes for quick reference.

VitaSmart alarm resolution page with color-coded controls and annotated console screens

Action-first visual language

Making each action easy to locate.

Screenshots, close-up photos, arrows, and callouts connect instructions to the device. Consistent numbering and note bands guide readers from setup through alarm resolution.

Final production system

Built for print, digital, and translation.

A shared layout supports print and digital editions across languages.

Technical precision

Warnings, operating ranges, and interface labels sit within a clear reading hierarchy.

Production awareness

Compact layouts retain legible text and imagery in print and on screen.

Scalable system

Repeated layouts and visual cues support language adaptations.

Language footnote

Adapted for international teams.

The EU Spanish edition extends the English reference system.

EU Spanish VitaSmart Quick Reference Card cover page

EU Spanish digital edition

Consistent across languages.

I adapted the layout for Spanish content while retaining the visual cues and clinical sequence.

* I also worked on German, Portuguese, and French versions.

Related project

Bridge to Life Website