Wearable
Epi Pen
Research & Strategy
Physical Prototyping
3D Modeling
1
Research
I conducted interviews and desk research about the epinephrine autoinjector to understand:
The design & technology.
The monopoly & patents.
The user experience & connotation.
key pain points
Bulky.
Non-intuitive.
Unethical price.
Non-reusable.
Not child-safe.
Negative connotation.
Technically, the EpiPen works.
but it’s bulky, inconvenient, and non-intuitive.
& that’s decreasing its efficacy.
There is an opportunity to design an autoinjector that is compact, intuitive, and affordable for individuals age 15+ who have anaphylaxis-inducing allergies.
2
Ideation
how might we…
make the product smaller and easier to carry?
make the product reusable so that it is less wasteful?
normalize carrying an EpiPen so patients don’t feel handicapped by the bulky device?
3
concept Sketches
4
LOW-RES PROTOTYPE
& user journey
Material: Cardboard
user feedback-informed iterations
5
I strip down the current EpiPen to its core components: the spring, drug, and needle.
To maintain the function of the EpiPen in the rod of the bracelet, I adapt the mechanics for less space.
The band holds sensors for collecting data useful for insights and prevention.
6
3d model
Built in Fusion360
7
3d render
Rendered in Blender
