How can design empower people and environments to make things happen while reducing the burden of action?

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PillEase

Enhancing Medication Accessibility and Independence

TEAM

Bongeka Buthelezi

CONTEXT

BA (Hons) Industrial Design

2024

PROFESSORS

Ashton Moseley

PillEase is a multifunctional device designed to assist individuals with limited hand strength, including the elderly and those with conditions such as arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, in opening child-resistant pill bottles. Its ergonomic design minimizes hand strain, while an integrated pill cutter allows for precise dosage adjustments. Additionally, a built-in storage compartment provides convenient pill organisation. By addressing common challenges in medication management, PillEase enhances accessibility and ease of use in daily routines.

Catalogue

Fabbrica del Vapore