Gongi
Smart inhaler system aimed to teach kids aged 8-12 how to use their inhalers properly for the future.
UmeÃĨ Institute of Design
Interaction
Sound Design
Sonic Branding
Context
235
Million People
It is estimated by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be one of the most commonīģŋ chronic diseases worldwide, affecting approximately 235 million people.
1in8
Children
Children are particularly affected, as asthma bronchiale is the most common chronic disease in childhood.
%94
Up to 94% of asthma patients do not use their inhaler device correctly.
Concept Video
Details
Gongi system consists of an inhaler and a smart dock.
While the smart inhaler eliminates the need for coordination, the smart dock provides guidance through visuals and sound feedback.
Indication
Giving a combination of sounds and visuals to indicate the action before it actually starts.
Process
Aiding through the process of the action using visuals and/or sounds.
Playful
Encouraging
Laid-back
Soft
Challenge
Reminding
Wake up
Shaking indication
Correct
Mouth indication
Breath indication
While Breathing
Holding breath
Finished
Goodbye
Notification
Process
We were a group of 2 product design students and an interaction designer with little to no experience with sound design đ In order to ideate we used few different methods.
Vocal Sketching
Our first initial idea was to make the dock into a exaggerated character, creating expressive animations for children to mimic. Then we toned it down and made it a bit more abstract.
Character Archetyping
1
Doctor Buddy
Helpful
Fluid
Soft
Encouraging
Huggable
Serious yet innocent
2
Hyperactive
Diligent
Persistent
Fast
Small
Focused
Demanding but adorable
Wizard of Oz




We aimed to test our initial sounds and animations to determine whether they effectively conveyed motion and process to individuals unfamiliar with the inhaler experience.