THE PILA BOTTLE

A MULTIFUNCTIONAL WATER BOTTLE DESIGNED TO ASSIST THE ELDERLY BY COMBINING HYDRATION AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. THE DESIGN FOCUSES ON INCLUSIVITY, COMFORTABILITY, AND RELIABILITY.

Branding
Camelbak

Year
Spring 23’

Target user

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Target user *

Help elders & people suffering from arthritis (or any condition requiring frequent medication), remain organized, medicated, and hydrated daily.

Opportunities

  • Unreliable water dispensing system

  • Not very visible/eye catching

  • Lacks hand comfortability/grip points

  • Unreliable storage

FORM INSPIRIATION

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FORM INSPIRIATION *

RELIABLE

MINIMALISTIC

INCLUSIVE

WEEKLY VS HOURLY COMPARTMENT

  • More precise dosing & organization

  • Many medications require dosing multiple times a day.

  • AM, NOON, PM leaves room for both scheduled and ‘as needed’ medications.

  • Better for complex medication schedules

EXPLORATION

EASING THE USAGE

PILL & POUR:CHOSEN CONCEPT

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PILL & POUR:CHOSEN CONCEPT *

FINAL PRODUCT

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FINAL PRODUCT *

PROTOTYPING

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PROTOTYPING *

  • 24 oz.

  • Slider for drinking.

  • Magnetized pill compartment for easy attachment/detachment.

  • Snap-on cap for secure sealing.

  • Rubber grip.

compact & suitable for everyday use

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compact & suitable for everyday use *

  • Magnetically attachable compartment with three sections (AM, NOON, PM).

  • Accommodates multiple pills for 2-3 days.

  • Features a snap on lid if the user wants to separate it from their bottle.

MEDICATION MEETS HYDRATION

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MEDICATION MEETS HYDRATION *

FINAL MODEL