Alana Ikemoto



Flo Inhaler

Inhaler Chamber Redesign
AboutAn 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 Device 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 However, their outdated design is clunky.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How might we reimagine the inhaler chamber to move beyond its outdated, clinical appearance and create a sleek, empowering device that seamlessly integrates into users' lives and makes them proud to use it every day?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 Ideation

Seeking a Beautiful Form





































Rapid Prototyping

Ergonomics & Adaptability

Based on our concept sketches we created lots, and lots, of foam prototypes to test ergonomics and form.

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

02  Ergonomic Push Button
Push-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.





Refining

A Compact & Sleek Form








Introducing

Flo Inhaler


















What is it?

An Inhaler Designed for Beauty


Flo transforms the outdated inhaler chamber into a beautiful, empowering tool that’s no longer a source of embarrassment. With a sleek, modern design focused on ergonomics and aesthetics, Flo fits comfortably in your hand, offering a secure grip with its large, intuitive push-button function. Compact and portable, Flo eliminates the need for extra attachments, making it easy to carry and always within reach. Designed to inspire confidence, Flo encourages positive habits, turning an essential tool into something you’re proud to use every day.










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2025