Fall 2022 Semester

CAPSULE CARE

The Challenge:
Lots of people in this world take some type of medication or vitamin to better their life in many ways. One big problem that they face is finding an organization method to know when to take it as well as a reminder to if they took it or not. In this project, I designed an organization method for these users.

INDIVIDUAL

HOUSEWARE PROJECT

Research

This section will display my approach to learning about this situation through interviews, articles, videos, and even other products out there!

50% of patients 65 or older do not take their medications as prescribed

More than 131 Million americans take atleast one prescription medication

It is estimated that up to 75% of people do not take their medication properly

86% of americans take supplements or vitamins

David, 25

“I have trouble getting into a routine of taking my vitamins everyday."

“I cannot travel with the giant containers, so I tend to not take them when I am not home."

Key Interview Quotes

Linda, 75

"I have trouble remembering to take my medicine, especially when I am not home"

Brett, 49

“Embarrassing taking medicine in public or in front of family.”

“I forget a lot if I took my medicine that day or even at the correct time.”

Existing Products

Cadence a Capsule a Day

$88

Nice Modular design
Expensive
Reviews said hard to read
Twist off caps so no leaking and water proof
Circular inner design for easy access

Transport In Style

$10

I like size, looks easy to travel with
Displays difference beween morning, day and night
Material looks cheap
Small area for pills

Mote

$20

Wallet sized so easy to travel
Symbols easy see, but difficult to change to medication
Only holds smaller pills
Don’t know how many people would need all of the compartments

Ideation

This section will display my drawing ideations as well as some physical models. I utilized the information from my research to come up with an organization method for these users.