Through the course of this project, Lee identified several features to create more functional and fashionable protective gear for female healthcare workers. The new garments were designed to fit a range of  body sizes and types using expandable drawstrings, elastic bands, and velcro. Enhanced protection was also critical, and Lee improved upon existing sleeve designs with flat elastic bands to make them less bulky; she also added a panel to cover the wearer’s neck, a feature nonexistent in typical medical garments. Further additions included utility pockets in various exterior locations and a chest ID pocket with a transparent cover—as surveys and interviews emphasized the need for easy identification with patients, especially when the face is covered. To reduce the time it takes to don and remove it, the garments’ opening plackets were finished with velcro instead of the more common string ties. For ease of body movement, especially when the wearer’s body is bent, the garment opening plackets were set diagonally instead of straight, with the opening plackets tested on both the front and back. Finally, and of no little importance, were the garment’s aesthetics, which most study participants agreed can aid in job performance and when working with patients. As examples, feminine puff and pleated sleeves were added (instead of regular, set-in sleeves), as well as digitally printed fabrics with bright colored flower patterns on the pockets and arms. Inspired by windproof sportswear jackets, the design also included bright, neon-colored trims.