The conceptual 'Airpen' spirometer is a device for those who are recovering from a breathing issue or simply seeking out a way to keep an eye on their lung health. The device maintains an ultra-compact construction that works by having users simply breathe in and out, and will provide them with a reading of their metrics on a connected smartphone. The portable construction of the device means it can be brought virtually anywhere to allow for impromptu readings that suit the lifestyle of the user.
The conceptual 'Airpen' spirometer is the design work of Mitul Lad, Pietro Russomanno and Stefania Pizzichi, and is the winner of the Red Dot Design Concept Award for the year 2021.
Lung Health-Tracking Devices
The Conceptual 'Airpen' Spirometer is Highly Portable
Trend Themes
1. Portable Lung Health Devices - The trend of developing highly portable lung health devices that can be taken anywhere offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the medical device industry.
2. Consumer Respiratory Health Tracking - Developing home respiratory health tracking devices that are accessible and easy to use allows disruptive innovation opportunities in the healthtech industry.
3. Connected Health Monitoring - The trend of incorporating smartphone connectivity into health monitoring devices presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in both the medical device and digital health industries.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Devices - The medical device industry can leverage the trend of portable and wearable health monitoring technology, like the 'Airpen' spirometer, to develop and market innovative respiratory health tracking solutions.
2. Healthtech - The development of easy-to-use consumer respiratory health tracking devices creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the growing healthtech industry.
3. Digital Health - With the incorporation of smartphone connectivity, the 'Airpen' spirometer highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the digital health industry, particularly in the development of connected health monitoring solutions.