2025 | Student

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

medttle

Entrant Company

Tatung University

Category

Product Design - Healthcare

Client's Name

YI SIANG LIN

Country / Region

The "medttle" Smart Medication Reminder Bottle is designed for seniors, merging hydration and medication management into one user-friendly device. As memory fades with age, families worry about missed or repeated doses. This bottle tackles that issue with light, vibration, and voice alerts, helping seniors stay on track effortlessly. A wristband enhances its utility, reminding them to take meds and tracking their location for loved ones’ peace of mind.

Unlike basic pill organizers or standalone smart bottles, "medttle" combines both functions in an intuitive package, now improved with the wristband’s dual role. It avoids complex tech frustrations—the wristband links to the bottle via Bluetooth, gently vibrating or chiming if seniors wander too far, nudging them back. Both are lightweight and ergonomic, ideal for home, walks, or travel.

Remote monitoring, including wristband features, stands out. Family members can track hydration, medication adherence, and location via an app, offering support without intrusion. Picture a senior hearing a soft voice from the bottle or feeling a wristband buzz to prompt meds, while family gets quiet updates confirming all’s well and knowing their whereabouts. Made of durable, medical-grade materials with rechargeable batteries, it’s built to last, adapt, and prioritize sustainability.

"Medttle" skips extravagant claims, delivering a practical blend of tech and care to boost senior independence and health, with location tracking easing family concerns. The wristband syncs reminders to routines like morning walks, letting seniors tap to confirm doses for a seamless experience. It fosters subtle, effective distant connections.

Real-life use drives the design: the wristband boasts long battery life, charges wirelessly with the bottle, and ensures secure, non-intrusive location tracking—alerting family only if seniors stray beyond a set range. At 800ml, the bottle meets daily hydration needs, reducing refills while staying portable. It builds Ascough, this boosts confidence for independent living and gives families reassurance, making "medttle" a thoughtful, reliable companion for aging gracefully.

Credits

YI SIANG LIN
KAI HSUN LIN
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