A smarter inhaler, and other projects by Drexel product design seniors

Osman Cueto built a smarter inhaler.

As part of a project to solve a real-world problem, the Drexel senior built a mobile app that can connect to an inhaler and track its location, when and where it’s used, how much medicine is left in it and when refills are needed. Cueto, who suffers from asthma, also redesigned the inhaler, making it flat and thus more pocket-friendly than its normal L-shape.

Cueto, who plans to stay in Philly but is also considering New York City, would like to further develop and launch the inhaler but doesn’t have the funds to do so.

Cueto’s inhaler is one of several projects from Drexel product design majors that will be showcased from May 30 to June 2 at the URBN Center Annex (3401 Market Street), according to a release. Product designers from tech companies like Comcast and Manayunk design company Intuitive Company acted as guest product reviewers in the class.

Others include:

• a mobile app that prevents sports injuries, using motion trackers and sensors on a pair of sneakers
• a mobile app that helps people whose loved ones are suffering from drug addiction learn more about the condition and find others in the same situation
• light therapy glasses that help people with seasonal affective disorder

See all the project descriptions here.