Andrologist
Men’s sexual health
iOS and Android apps
Three-dimensional model and degrees of curvature
The client
Professor Nicola Mondaini, a renowned andrologist and scholar, wanted an app to help men understand and monitor Peyronie’s disease, a condition that can cause curvature, pain or swelling of the penis.
With a 3D scan from different angles, the app generates a three-dimensional model that shows the curvature and calculates its degrees: this makes it possible to keep track of changes over time and to see the doctor with a complete, measured view of the problem.
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The challenge
Today, patients rely on manual measurements or subjective observations, which don’t clearly show the curvature and how it changes: it’s hard to tell whether a treatment is working. The app had to:
A reliable measurement of the curvature, without subjective assessments.
An accurate three-dimensional model of the patient’s condition.
Compare previous measurements with current ones.
Useful data for better-informed decisions about the disease.
Sensitive data handled with the highest level of protection.
The technical challenge: bringing 3D scanning to an app anyone can use, without professional equipment.
The development process
A multi-phase process, from the initial analysis to launch, for an app that is easy to use yet accurate in its measurements.
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Research and analysis
User needs and the technical challenges of 3D scanning.
- Study of the disease and current measurement methods
- Concept validation with Prof. Mondaini
- Key features and choice of 3D technologies
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UX/UI Design
A clear, accessible interface with guided scanning instructions.
- Wireframes and interactive prototypes
- Modern, minimalist visual design
- Usability testing with target users
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Technical development
Scanning, algorithm and interface, with full respect for privacy.
- Shape recognition from different angles
- Algorithm for the 3D model and degrees of curvature
- Data processed in compliance with the GDPR
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Testing and optimization
Reliability and accuracy testing before release.
- Verification of scans and curvature calculation
- Tests on different smartphone models
- Beta testing with a selected group
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Launch and deployment
Publication on the stores and post-launch support.
- Available on the App Store and Google Play
- Interactive tutorials for scanning correctly
- Monitoring and feedback collection for updates
App flow
Results
A simple, safe tool for monitoring Peyronie’s disease.
Patients arrive at their appointment with clear data they can compare over time.
The app is published and available to everyone.
