Alana Ikemoto



Flo Inhaler
Inhaler Chamber RedesignAboutAn inhaler chamber reimagined, designed to inspire confidence through beauty. Through a sleek, ergonomic design that fits comfortably in your hands, Flo encourages positive habits, turning an essential tool into something you’re proud to use every day. 
Duration4 Weeks
Apr–May 2024 ToolsRhino
Keyshot
Foam Prototyping
Sketching
TeamIndividual
























What is an Inhaler Chamber?
Essential for Medicine Distribution

Inhaler chambers have been around for ages, playing an essential role in properly administering inhaler medicine. However, their outdated design is clunky.
Asthma Medicine
Inhaler Chamber
Without Chamber
With Chamber
 
































The Problem Imagine Using this in Public...It’s Embarrassing.

While essential and lifesaving, traditional inhaler chambers are bulky, medical-looking, and can feel embarrassing to use in public









What’s My Goal?How might we reimagine the inhaler chamber to move beyond its outdated, clinical appearance and create a sleek, empowering device that seamlessly integrates into users' lives and makes them proud to use it every day?






Form IdeationSeeking a Beautiful Form



































Rapid PrototypingErgonomics & Adaptability
Based on my concept sketches I created foam and paper prototypes to test ergonomics.

01  CollapsibleNice compact form study but medicine gets stuck in grooves, preventing maximum flow to lungs.

02  Ergonomic Push ButtonPush-button is comfortable to remove stress 
on fingers but there are still extruding parts 
that can be minimized.

03  Foldable WingsWings provide better support for hands and is compact, however, wings can easily break off 
and are flimsy.





RefiningA Compact & Sleek Form








IntroducingFlo Inhaler


















What is it?
An Inhaler Designed for Beauty
Flo transforms the inhaler chamber into something you’re proud to use—no longer clinical or awkward, but sleek, intuitive, and empowering. Its ergonomic design fits naturally in your hand, encouraging comfort, confidence, and daily use without stigma.













CMF ExplorationAn Object of Self-Expression






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