IMPROVING DAILY ASTHMA MANAGEMENT
Time
10 days, 2018
Team
Selvi Olgac
Birnur Sahin
INTRODUCING
Otto guides the user through the asthma management process by using light and sound. It combines monitoring, logging and medication into one seamless experience.
Redesigned user flow
SHAKE TO WAKE
Shake Otto to wake it up, in the process mixing the asthma medication.
EXHALE
Exhale through the mouthpiece to take a peak flow measurement. Dose is automatically adjusted based on the result.
INHALE
Inhale the dose. Lights count down for you and a sound lets you know when you’re done.
LOG & CHARGE
Measurement data is logged in the back-end and sent to your digital journal when Otto is charged.
Medical grade materials
Otto’s materials are hygienic, reliable and safe. The matte white plastic body is durable and easy to clean, while the mouthpiece in translucent silicone conveys cleanliness. The glossy hard plastic cap protects the mouthpiece.
NO BUTTONS. NO SCREEN. NO APP. JUST BREATHE.
THE PROCESS BEHIND
USER INTERVIEWS
Through user interviews we learned about different inhalers, what asthmatics believe are the biggest challenges in their daily routine and how asthma affects their emotional and physical well-being.
EXPERT INTERVIEW
To understand the challenges and wishes from an expert’s point of view, we visited a health care center. Together with a nurse we tested and discussed existing products and learned more about what makes them work or not.
JOURNEY MAPPING
To create a holistic picture of the user flow, a flow chart was structured with the aim to understand each step in the guiding process. The intention was to provide a seamless transfer in between each step for the user.
IMMERSION
The ideation process focused on redefining the product-user interaction.
IDEATION
The ideation process focused on redefining the product-user interaction.
SKETCHING
The sketch process focused on making the product more portable.
CAD
We built a mockup tech package with PCB, membranes, etc to base our outer shell on.
SOUND DESIGN
We produced our own sounds with a Moog synthesizer to match the intended interactions and form expression of the product. Our aim was to create sounds that felt precise and uplifting, yet subtle. All sounds were designed to create a coherent sound family that would reinforce the identity of the product.
LIGHT DESIGN
To test how the lights would work together with the sounds, different versions of light feedback were animated. Sounds and lights were combined in a digital mockup to provide increased understanding of the development of the final product.
MODEL MAKING
The inhaler was 3D printed to verify ergonomics, aesthetics and usability. It was also used in a short movie explaining the concept.
USER TESTING
Through a Wizard of Oz test we tested and refined our lights and sounds.
PHOTO SHOOT
We documented the final concept in a photo shoot.