New Concept: an eco-rapid test to detect microplastics!

Measuring the Invisible Detects Microplastics with Biodegradable Materials

Measuring the Invisible is a diagnostic test concept developed by Okos Diagnostics and designer Luis Fernando Barrios. Measuring the Invisible is designed to detect microplastics in biological samples using a biodegradable testing device. The concept uses a vertical-flow testing system that produces a color response based on the presence and concentration of microplastic particles. Results appear as a pattern of colored dots, with darker and denser markings indicating higher contamination levels.

The device housing is made from biodegradable materials developed by Okos Diagnostics and is designed for compatibility with existing manufacturing methods. The project replaces conventional plastic-heavy test components with renewable materials while maintaining a familiar medical-device format. The concept focuses on reducing waste generated by disposable diagnostic products and addresses growing concerns about microplastic exposure in the human body.

Published in Yanko Design:

https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/06/01/a-biodegradable-rapid-test-for-microplastics-in-the-human-body-just-got-a-real-design/