# Friendly Function-Shaped Pills The Conceptual 'Pimoji' Medications Have an Emoji-Like Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimoji References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/05/06/medicines-shaped-like-emoji-so-you-know-what-ailment-the-pills-are-for/) Pills are characterized by their static design that can be difficult to differentiate between to ensure a person is taking the correct dose, which is something the conceptual 'Pimoji' medications are intended to help with. The pills are inspired by [Emoji characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodtrack) and are shaped with their function in mind to make it easier for patients to differentiate between them. This includes hearts for heart medication, bones for bone-strengthening medications and so on. This gives the medications a [charming design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoobree-nebulizer) that will be admired by patients of any age to make the process of [daily medicating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m7-pill-organizer) more enjoyable. The conceptual 'Pimoji' medications are the design work of Jong Hun Choi and the winner of the 2020 A’ Design Award. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Function-shaped Medications:** The trend of designing medications in shapes that represent their functions presents an opportunity for improved medication adherence and patient satisfaction. - **Emoji-inspired Design:** The trend of incorporating emoji-inspired designs into various products, including medications, offers a unique way to make healthcare more engaging and appealing. - **Enhancing User Experience:** The trend of designing medications to enhance the user experience by adding aesthetic appeal and intuitive visual cues opens doors for disruptive innovations in the pharmaceutical industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pharmaceuticals:** The pharmaceutical industry can explore the use of function-shaped pills and emoji-inspired designs to improve medication adherence and patient experience. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from the incorporation of engaging and visually appealing elements, such as emoji-inspired designs, to increase patient satisfaction and overall wellness. - **Product Design:** The field of product design can find disruptive innovation opportunities by exploring the use of function-shaped medications and incorporating intuitive visual cues into healthcare products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-bottle.md) - [Integrated Smartwatch Pillbox Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-pillbox.md) - [Design-Led Pill Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stylish-pill-box.md) - [Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clock-pill.md) - [Connected Medication Reminder Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ownum-pod.md) - [Medication-Holding Bedside Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-pill-organizer.md) - [Accessible Pill Dispenser Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solopill.md) - [Modernized Waste-Free Medication Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-medicine-dispenser.md) - [Medication Organizer Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medication-clock.md)