Aspargo

Precision oral drug system.

Reinventing oral medication delivery for simplicity, safety, and adherence.

Traditional suspension dosing suffers from inconsistency, poor adherence, and messy administration. Aspargo tackles these challenges with an intelligent, ergonomic dispenser that seamlessly integrates with digital platforms to ensure accuracy, clean usage, and better health outcomes.

Two sleek, black electronic vaping devices are shown on a gray surface.
RKS Design visualization of Aspargo device with medication cartridges being inserted and ejected
Five color-coded medication cartridges labeled Benadryl, Tylenol, Sildenafil, Ibuprofen and Aspirin, 4 ml each

Research Insights & Discovery

Key Outputs

  • User Personas
  • Psycho-Aesthetics® 2.0 Map
  • Benchmarking
  • Opportunity Areas & Design Criteria
  • How We Used Psycho-Aesthetics™ to Identify Unique Opportunities in the Project.

RKS deployed in depth ethnographic research across patients, caregivers, and physicians to uncover real world dosing challenges, such as measuring errors, forgetfulness, and social stigma. Leveraging Psycho‑Aesthetics®, we mapped emotional drivers and defined design opportunities that would improve confidence, dignity, and continued engagement.

How We Used Psycho-Aesthetics™ to Identify Unique Opportunities in the Project.

Using our proprietary Psycho-Aesthetics® 2.0 framework, we conducted in-depth interviews and ethnographic observation in diverse lab settings. We identified key emotional and usability pain points, such as intimidation with complex interfaces, workspace clutter, and trust in precision. These insights guided both the form and interface strategy, ensuring approachability and confidence in operation.

RKS Design opportunity analysis positioning the device in an artistic zone.
Grid of 16 research slides: personas, demographic charts, a day-in-the-life journey and Psycho-Aesthetics maps

Industrial Design

Key Outputs

  • Form Factor Concepts
  • CMF Strategy
  • Refined Industrial Design Language

Our design team developed a sculptural yet intuitive dispenser shaped for ease of grip, precise control, and hygienic use. A twist dispense mechanism ensures clean, drip free performance, and a compact form factor supports portability for daily life.

Hand gripping a black Aspargo handheld drug delivery device with a round button on top

UI/UX Design Development

Key Outputs

  • Wireframes and interactive prototypes
  • Visual design system
  • Empathy driven content

We created a seamless digital companion, mobile and web, for dosage reminders, adherence tracking, and caregiver monitoring. The interface follows simplified flows and accessible visuals to foster trust and ease of use across demographics.

White Aspargo medication device beside a phone showing a dosing schedule with a countdown to the next intake
Five UI screens from a medical mobile app for patient dosage, stats, and compliance tracking.
Eight medication app screens: body metrics, meal times, dosage setup, reminder, sleep data, dose schedule and AI chat

Product Engineering & Development

Key Outputs

  • BOM, CAD/CAM tool files
  • Connectivity schematics for BLE/mobile integration
  • Functional prototypes
  • IP Support

Our engineering team translated Aspargo’s concept into a compact, intuitive device optimized for ease of use and manufacturability. We employed rapid prototyping and fast fail iteration to refine internal architecture, airflow pathways, and delivery precision, ensuring consistent and accurate spray performance.

To support Aspargo’s long term product roadmap, we also contributed to intellectual property strategy, defining core functional claims and producing patent ready CAD documentation that captured novel delivery mechanisms and ergonomic features.

Cover of US patent 12,268,656 B1, Medication Dispensing System with Keyed Medication Cartridge, assigned to Aspargo Laboratories
Patent drawing, Fig. 1, of a cylindrical medication cartridge above the handheld dispensing device it slots into

Appearance Prototype & Manufacturing Support

Key Outputs

  • High fidelity production prototypes
  • User testing reports
  • DFM & Vendor Support

Iterative testing refined ergonomic form and dispensing action. We collaborated with production partners to finalize tooling specifications, testing labs for clinical validation, and scalable manufacturing protocols.

Cardboard box of gray 3D-printed prototype parts beside a black device housing, a gray cartridge and a black clip

Key Outcomes and Results

Key Accomplishments

  • Generated 20+ patent filings within 18 months
  • Improved caregiver oversight and reduced missed doses
  • Strong interest from pharmaceutical partners

Aspargo showcases RKS Design’s expertise in blending human centered research, meaningful industrial design, intuitive digital experiences, and brand clarity into a cohesive medical device solution. It redefines oral medication delivery by enhancing accuracy, dignity, and engagement, setting a new benchmark for connected drug delivery systems and reinforcing RKS’s position at the cutting edge of med tech design.

Black handheld medication device standing beside its open black carrying case

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