nox.
A sleep apnea solution to promote treatment usage; creating good sleep and a healthier body.
Year.
Fall 2024
Project.
Designer's Choice
Duration.
12 Weeks
Role.
Individual
Recognition.
ASU Herberger Design Excellence
nox.
A sleep apnea solution to promote treatment usage; therefore creating good sleep and a healthier body.
Year
Fall 2024
Duration
12 Weeks
Role
Individual
Recognition
ASU Herberger Design Excellence
nox.
A sleep apnea solution to promote treatment usage; therefore creating good sleep and a healthier body.
Year
Fall 2024
Duration
12 Weeks
Role
Individual
Recognition
ASU Herberger Design Excellence
Sleep Apnea.
Sleep apnea is a disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts, resulting in poor sleep quality. Globally, 1/7 people have either obstructive or central sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is when the muscles in the throat relaxes, blocking the airway. Central sleep apnea (CSA) is when the brain does not send proper signals to the muscles to breathe.
Sleep apnea is a disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts, resulting in poor sleep quality. Globally, 1/7 people have either obstructive or central sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is when the muscles in the throat relaxes, blocking the airway. Central sleep apnea (CSA) is when the brain does not send proper signals to the muscles to breathe.
Treatment Importance.
People report 20% or higher improvement in quality of life after 3 months of CPAP therapy.
People report 20% or higher improvement in quality of life after 3 months of CPAP therapy.
People report 20% or higher improvement in quality of life after 3 months of CPAP therapy.
Long term CPAP use reduces mortality, risk of heart disease, and type two diabetes.
Long term CPAP use reduces mortality, risk of heart disease, and type two diabetes.
Long term CPAP use reduces mortality, risk of heart disease, and type two diabetes.
Only 7/10 people adhere to wearing their device after 90 days.
Only 7/10 people adhere to wearing their device after 90 days.
Only 7/10 people adhere to wearing their device after 90 days.
Current Solutions.
CPAP/BiPAP
CPAP/BiPAP
OSA & CSA
Continuous positive airway pressure keeps airways open.
Continuous positive airway pressure keeps airways open.
Oral Devices
Oral Devices
OSA
Repositions the jaw to help open up the airway.
Repositions the jaw to help open up the airway.
Inspire Implant
Inspire Implant
OSA
Surgically implanted device that stimulates the hypoglossal nerve.
Surgically implanted device that stimulates the hypoglossal nerve.
Surgery
Surgery
OSA
Procedures that open or structurally support the upper airway.
Procedures that open or structurally support the upper airway.
Interview Highlights.
"If I could get at that data it would be interesting to look at… You would be able to notice, hey I'm noticing I'm not getting as good of sleep anymore." - Patrick, 67
"If I could get at that data it would be interesting to look at… You would be able to notice, hey I'm noticing I'm not getting as good of sleep anymore." - Patrick, 67
"If I could get at that data it would be interesting to look at… You would be able to notice, hey I'm noticing I'm not getting as good of sleep anymore." - Patrick, 67
"If you can't sleep without it, which I can, but there's kind of consequences to that sleep quality. So it's kind of a necessity, inconveniences, but you also need to have it." - Elizabeth, 52
"If you can't sleep without it, which I can, but there's kind of consequences to that sleep quality. So it's kind of a necessity, inconveniences, but you also need to have it." - Elizabeth, 52
"If you can't sleep without it, which I can, but there's kind of consequences to that sleep quality. So it's kind of a necessity, inconveniences, but you also need to have it." - Elizabeth, 52
"I hate cleaning these things, there should be no square corners inside these things… I noticed this with my Dad's… he didn't get down into the sharp 90 degree angles, so he had pink mold growing inside his." - Cecilia, 59
"I hate cleaning these things, there should be no square corners inside these things… I noticed this with my Dad's… he didn't get down into the sharp 90 degree angles, so he had pink mold growing inside his." - Cecilia, 59
"I hate cleaning these things, there should be no square corners inside these things… I noticed this with my Dad's… he didn't get down into the sharp 90 degree angles, so he had pink mold growing inside his." - Cecilia, 59
Insights.
Collected from 5 interviews and 4 survey responses.
Collected from 5 interviews and 4 survey responses.
Users want reliable sleep statistics for benchmarking.
Users want reliable sleep statistics for benchmarking.
Pressure settings are important for adherence.
Pressure settings are important for adherence.
People struggle with maintenance of their device.
People struggle with maintenance of their device.
Users struggle with headgear discomfort and mask leaks.
Users struggle with headgear discomfort and mask leaks.
Problem.
How can we improve the sleep apnea experience and encourage the usage of treatment solutions?
How can we improve the sleep apnea experience and encourage the usage of treatment solutions?
Opportunity.
A sleep apnea treatment that targets both OSA and CSA while being comfortable to wear.
A sleep apnea treatment that targets both OSA and CSA while being comfortable to wear.
Emerging Technology.
Headed by Liran Oren at the University of Cincinnati, the Vortex PAP utilizes airflow made of rotational vorticies. Compared to continuous airflow, vortex rings maintain structure & force further, eliminating the need for a tight seal.
Headed by Liran Oren at the University of Cincinnati, the Vortex PAP utilizes airflow made of rotational vorticies. Compared to continuous airflow, vortex rings maintain structure & force further, eliminating the need for a tight seal.
POG: Market Aesthetics
Newer machines have a small footprint for nightstands and light travel. On the downside, most are medical and bulky in shape & size, making them an eyesore.
Newer machines have a small footprint for nightstands and light travel. On the downside, most are medical and bulky in shape & size, making them an eyesore.
Moodboard.
tranquil. minimal. inviting.
The design should feel natural and inviting to combat the typical "cumbersome" machines. It uses simple navigation to prevent errors, and clear, soft forms for functional transparency.
The design should feel natural and inviting to combat the typical "cumbersome" machines. It uses simple navigation to prevent errors, and clear, soft forms for functional transparency.
Ideation.
The CPAP design should look pleasing on a nightstand and overall calming. It is important that the form is rounded for cleaning and softening visual abrasiveness.
Direction One.
individual forms combined
symmetrical
possible packing issues
individual forms combined
symmetrical
possible packing issues
Direction Two.
one form divided
unity & containment
shape layouts
one form divided
unity & containment
shape layouts
Masks.
Drawn from Vortex PAP prototype masks and existing masks. Uses a structured nose bridge to secure the tubes.
Drawn from Vortex PAP prototype masks and existing masks. Uses a structured nose bridge to secure the tubes.
Daybreak.
Midnight.
Storyboard.
Set.
Activate.
Prep.
Stick.
Start.
Sleep.
Have quick access to how you slept, and remote control of your machine.
Have quick access to how you slept, and remote control of your machine.
Track quality benchmarks like events, hours, and pressure.
Track quality benchmarks like events, hours, and pressure.
Recommendations and easy requests create fewer uncomfortable nights.
Recommendations and easy requests create fewer uncomfortable nights.
Manage personal information, achievements, and rewards.
Manage personal information, achievements, and rewards.
Features.
Nox has similar features to that of current CPAP machines, but uses a vortex fan. It has one main knob for control, reducing errors that are often attributed to touch screens. The water reservoir is fairly open with rounded corners for easy cleaning.
Nox has similar features to that of current CPAP machines, but uses a vortex fan. It has one main knob for control, reducing errors that are often attributed to touch screens. The water reservoir is fairly open with rounded corners for easy cleaning.
