Final year project
Ensuring a more effective drug delivery than standard inhalers with integrated… [Read more]
SPIRO asthma treatment device
Spiro is a portable device used to treat and monitor the asthmatics' condition, with a digital peak-flow feature and a valved holding chamber to improve the efficiency of the drug delivery to the user.
SPIRO app
Spiro the app allows the user to log and save peak-flow readings, set reminders to take their asthma medication, renew prescriptions and receive specific user feedback about their condition.
SPIRO model
The base dock charges the digital peak-flow element and neatly stores the device when not in use, the LED light allows users with night time symptoms to locate the device ready to use.
SPIRO asthma treatment device
SPIRO device shown in the charging base dock and the interactive parts.
VOKE modular music production tool
VOKE was designed following the Seymour Powell design week brief to enhance a personal device through modularity.
VOKE scenario sketches
VOKE allows music creators to personalise their music production device to the tools specific to their needs. Make, play and record their music purchasing the modules to their preference.
Abigail Ditcham
I am an outgoing character who always tries to make others happy, I am continuously trying to refine my knowledge and design ability and I take pride in my adaptability and sustainable focus.
My final year project focused on eliminating many of the problems asthmatics face with their condition when using current medical devices. I understand the problematic issues for users from personal experience due to being asthmatic myself. I have varied design experiences from changing the established asthma treatment methods in medical design to teaching Design and Technology in Spain. My desired future design opportunities are wide-ranging, with a specific interest in medical product design, a new passion towards furniture design and experience as a product designer, I am driven and determined to pursue a successful career in whichever design industry I ultimately focus on.
Final year project
Ensuring a more effective drug delivery than standard inhalers with integrated monitoring features for asthmatics, in a singular device
Awards
'20 Diploma in Professional Studies
Placements
September 2018 - June 2019
Design and Technology Teaching Assistant , SEK Ciudalcampo International School, Madrid