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Design Brief
To design a compact and hassle-free Automated Medicine Dispenser,that caters to diverse consumer needs, providing seamless functionality and convenience
Problem
Polypharmacy is the simultaneous use of multiple medications which can lead to potentially dangerous drug interactions and means exposure to many different side effects all at once.
According to conducted user survey
Consume wrong medicine
Skipped medicine
Consume extra doses
12.5%
13.4%
78.6%
Existing Pill Dispensers
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CONCEPTS
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FINAL DESIGN
Slider
Translucent lid for visual satisfaction of the users
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Press open Lid
Sliders are the main component that controls the pill dropping mechanism.
Pill cup
Translucent removable cup, pill is dispensed into the cup
Light indicator
For seven days a week, seven light indicators are provided.
Days displayed
1
2
No. of dosages in a day (eg. Morning dosage, afternoon dosage and evening dosage)
3
The device will be connected via an application for better monitoring, reminders, and time customization.
MOCKUP
