ddp design fair

The Golden Capsule, a non-powered, hands-free intravenous device designed by students at Hongik University in South Korea, has won this year's James Dyson Awards International prize.

Designed by Yujin Chae, Daeyeon Kim, Yeonghwan Shin, and Yuan Bai, the device was developed in response to the limitations of existing intravenous (IV) packs identified following the Turkish-Syrian earthquakes in February 2023. Unlike existing IV packs, which rely on gravity and electricity to operate, the Golden Capsule uses elastic forces and air pressure to operate, allowing it to be used hands-free.

"These limitations of traditional IV packs are even more pronounced in disaster situations such as earthquakes," the team told Dezeen. "In the aftermath of an earthquake, the site can be extremely challenging due to aftershocks, debris, and other hazards. The device is made of a fluid-filled balloon inside a low-pressure transparent shell, which, once opened, allows air to enter the shell and deflate the balloon, releasing fluid into the patient."

A speed regulator uses a roller mechanism to control the airflow, allowing the medication to be injected at a uniform speed, eliminating the need for manual squeezing. The design also includes a clip to securely attach the device to the patient or medic. According to the team, the Golden Capsule was intentionally designed to resemble existing IV packs so that healthcare professionals can use the product intuitively. The team now hopes to commercialize the device as a replacement for existing IV packs in both emergency situations and hospitals. This year's James Dyson Awards recognized three global prizes of equal merit, including winners in the Humanitarian, International, and Sustainability categories, each receiving £30,000 to support the development of their inventions.

Link to original article: https://www.dezeen.com/2023/11/15/non-powered-iv-international-prize-james-dyson-awards-2023/