An inhaler for your pocket

A compact, ergonomic reimagining of the everyday asthma inhaler.

A compact, ergonomic reimagining of the everyday asthma inhaler.

PERSONAL PROJECT

PROJECT TIMELINE

Sept 2025 - present

KEY SKILLS

Human-Centred Research

Human-Centred Research

Design for the medical space

Design for the medical space

Functional Design

Functional Design

Ergonomic design

Ergonomic design

PROBLEM

For people living with asthma and other respiratory conditions, carrying an inhaler is often non-negotiable. Yet the standard design is far from pocket-friendly — with angular edges and a bulky form factor that digs into the skin and disrupts daily comfort. What should be a life-saving tool too often becomes an awkward object to carry, especially when it needs to be on hand at all times.

For people living with asthma and other respiratory conditions, carrying an inhaler is often non-negotiable. Yet the standard design is far from pocket-friendly — with angular edges and a bulky form factor that digs into the skin and disrupts daily comfort. What should be a life-saving tool too often becomes an awkward object to carry, especially when it needs to be on hand at all times.

BRIEF

The aim of this project is to redesign the standard Ventolin inhaler body into a more pocket-friendly, ergonomic device. The new design should maintain full functionality while reducing bulk and eliminating sharp, uncomfortable angles. It should be intuitive to use, compatible with existing spacers, and recognisable as a life-saving medical device. It should use existing standard Ventolin cartridges, and be designed for injectian moulding. Above all, the inhaler should balance comfort, portability, and reliability — transforming a necessary medical device into something users don’t hate carrying with them every day.

The aim of this project is to redesign the standard Ventolin inhaler body into a more pocket-friendly, ergonomic device. The new design should maintain full functionality while reducing bulk and eliminating sharp, uncomfortable angles. It should be intuitive to use, compatible with existing spacers, and recognisable as a life-saving medical device. It should use existing standard Ventolin cartridges, and be designed for injectian moulding. Above all, the inhaler should balance comfort, portability, and reliability — transforming a necessary medical device into something users don’t hate carrying with them every day.

PROCESS

These are just some preliminary renders to communicate my direction and current progress. My design will continue to develop as I research, iterate, and test. Check back for more progress later, as I'm only just getting started! If you'd like to know more, or have any ideas, shoot me an email!