"Allevia" is an efficient, non-medicinal treatment for motion sickness. The design empowers young adults as they embrace the period of their lives when they have the most money, time and access to travelling. Unlike existing treatments, Allevia tackles the problem directly at the source. Utilizing low-frequency vibrations, Allevia overstimulates the balance cortex within the ears, reducing its ability to sense motion and subsequently reducing and relieving symptoms such as nausea, pallor, headaches and fatigue. Allevia aims to provide effective treatment for motion sickness and significantly reduce the time between symptom onset and relief. It is portable and 2/3 the size of the standard smartphone in it's carry case, making it a new travel essential.

Allevia was designed to treat motion sickness without the assistance of medication. At the core of its design was ensuring Allevia was portable, didn't impede a user's ability to connect with their surroundings by blocking the ears, and was comfortable for long term wear. Its ergonomic design, fitted with a flexible and adjustable ear hook, allows for a snug, tight fit that's near unnoticeable.

Detailing the sketch progression of the design from the beginning to the end of the project. Informed through user feedback and research, including surveys and focus groups.

An early conceptual storyboard, that provides a detailed view into the products use-case, and how it would be implemented into travel plans. 

Allevia stands above competing products by innovatively treating motion sickness through low-frequency vibrations. It is the only treatment option that directly addresses the root cause of motion sickness, inhibiting the balance cortex’s ability to sense motion.

Allevia is the proud recipient of the Outstanding Project Award for the Health and Wellbeing Studio, 2021. To learn more about this project, check out the indepth design booklet via the button below!

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