PetalPour

PetalPour

Liquid medication dispensing and
measuring made easy

Fall 2023 Industrial Design Studio Project

Liquid & Solid Medication Use In
Children Ages 0-11

(n=525)

Children under the age of 12 used liquid medication
at disproportionately higher rates compared to
other age groups. Looking at the data, children at
the age of 0-6 are almost exclusively given and
prescribed oral medications in liquid forms.

However, liquid forms of medication also come
with the drawback of having the highest rate of
dose errors when not administered by medical
professionals.

Alessandrini E, Brako F, Scarpa M, et al. Children’s Preferences for Oral Dosage Forms and Their Involvement in Formulation Research via EPTRI (European Paediatric Translational Research
Infrastructure). Pharmaceutics. 2021;13(5):730. Published 2021 May 15. doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics13050730

“Dose errors greater than 10% of the
target volume were more common for
the etched dosing cup (47.1%, n = 22), the
dosing spoon (50.0%,n = 5), and the printed
dosing cup (30.8%, n = 4).”

“Large dose errors greater than 10% were
more common patients aged 50-59
years (55.5%, n=9), patient-self (44.4%, n=8),
and elementary school education level
(100.0%, n=4).”

Ryu GS, Lee YJ. Analysis of liquid medication dose errors made by patients and caregivers using alternative
measuring devices. J Manag Care Pharm. 2012;18(6):439-445. doi:10.18553/jmcp.2012.18.6.439

Product References

Silicone Valve

Bottle Pump Mechanism

Medicine cup

Takeaways

Used medicine cup dimensions, pumping
mechanism patent images & Yejia silicone one-way
valve as references in CAD models.

FEB2EE

D2FFB5

FEFEE0

Playful and Child-Friendly Design

The dominant pink (FEB2EE) sets
a playful and welcoming tone,
which is ideal for products aimed
at children. It makes the product
appear approachable, reducing the
intimidation factor that can come
with taking medication, especially for
younger users.

Reassuring and Soft Aesthetic

The combination of the pink, pale
green (D2FFB5), and soft tan
(FEFEE0) creates a gentle and
comforting color palette. This helps
build trust and comfort for both
children and caregivers, reinforcing
the product’s friendly and supportive
nature.

Balanced and Welcoming
Aesthetic

The blue serves as the dominant
color, creating a serene base, while
the yellow and cream accents
provide subtle contrast that
maintains the palette’s softness.
This balance supports a design
that is welcoming without being
overwhelming.

Encouraging Positive
Associations

The light and airy nature of the
palette encourages positive
associations with the product,
fostering a sense of ease and
comfort. The choice of soft, natural
colors connects to feelings of
care and nurturing, which are ideal
when designing for children’s health
products.

B2E5FE

FFF3B5

FEFEE0

Inclusive Appeal

The use of lilac, mint, and
soft cream makes
the product feel universally
appealing. These colors
move beyond traditional
associations, creating a
design that can resonate with
a wide audience. The tones
ensure the product feels
suitable for any child, offering
broad acceptance in diverse
settings.

BF99C7

B3D7C8

FEFEE0

How It Works

The petals are pressed down to
fill the cup with medicine

A specialized pump mechanism
delivers 5 mL with each press

The medicine cup is placed into
the center of the PetalPour

The cap allows the system to
be adapted to almost any liquid
medicine bottle

Better. Cleaner. Easier.

PetalPour