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Component
Ergonomic Reorganization for refilling process and routine maintenance.
Ease-to-use Magnetic Clip
Quick magnetic connection ensures a smooth transition from skincare to sleep therapy.
Adjustable Strap
Velcro strap improves comfort and ensures a natural fit for every user.
Seamless Design
The lightweight silicone nasal mask has continuous form and looks elegant.
Smooth transition from Skincare Routine to nightly CPAP therapy.
Smart Sleep Sensor
Discreet incorporated sensors to collect breathing and sleep data for sleep report and breathing guidance.
Component 2 - Mask
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UIUX
Good Evening
Monday 22 Sep, 2025
Monday
CATHERINE
Breathing Guidance
Used 2 days ago
Meditation
Used 5 days ago
Stress Relief
Used 21 days ago
Breathing Guidance
Used 2 days ago
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It was good yesterday!
97
Sleep Score
02 Session Recommendation
Personalized breathing and meditation suggestions.
03 Breathing Guidance Mode
Breathing for faster adaptation to the CPAP airflow.
04 Sleep Insight & Trend
Daily sleep score and CPAP data summary.
9:41
Creating a bedtime ritual that elevated the next day
5 min Read
Caring for your device & cleaning the water tank
7 min Read
Understanding airflow comfort levels
9 min Read
Learning
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Good Evening
CATHERINE
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Sleep
Duration
Quality
CPAP
7h45m
8h15m
Great
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Cleaned 3d ago
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Breathing Guidance
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Stress Relief
Used 21 days ago
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Hi, CATHERINE!
What do you feel like doing tonight?
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Sync your breath and heart rhythm for a calmer night.
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Flow and refresh with soft rhythms to ease your mind.
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Discover peace through curated soundscapes before sleep.
91.5k
Meditation
25 min
5 days ago
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It looks great yesterday!
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Air Pressure Consistency
Mask Fit Comfort
Mask Fit Comfort
95%
No major air leaks detected
Avg 24 dB
Quality
Great
CPAP
8h15m
Duration
7h45m
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Wave
9:41
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Enjoy the Breathe
Relax your shoulders. Ease into stillness.
Stay with the light, and keep the flow steady.
INHALE
Background music
9:41
01 Home Dashboard
Nightly overview of key info and quick access.
AIRORA
Resmed Sponsor Project
Premium CPAP experience designed for her
AIRORA is a premium CPAP system designed for women with sleep apnea, seamlessly blending therapeutic function into a daily skincare ritual to enhance comfort, confidence, and long-term adherence.
Time
09.2023 - 12.2023
Type
Sponsor Studio - Group Project
Role
Research
Concept Development
Industrial Design
User Experience
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Design Background
Challenging CPAP Experience
Nearly half of women prescribed CPAP leave their sleep apnea untreated.
Over 30 million Americans, more than 9% of the population, suffer from sleep apnea, and CPAP remains the gold-standard treatment.
hard to clean
hair/skin conflict & pressure marks + soreness
intimacy context amplifies self-consciousness
noise + light pollution
bulky & hard to clean &“ICU vibe”
Strap complexity
vent noise, mask leak hiss, partner disturbance
02
Painpoints
01
Long Adaptation Period
Users struggle to form nightly routines, causing low adherence and long adjustment times.
02
Discomfort
Bulky straps and airflow pressure disturb sleep, leaving marks and irritation.
03
Medical Appearance
Clinical aesthetics make the device feel cold and impersonal in home settings.
03
Design Prompt from Resmed
Reimagined the design of CPAP masks and wearables, both aesthetically and practically to fit comfortably in people’s emotion and physical lives
04
design Statement
In order to improve adherence, comfort, and aesthetics in CPAP therapy for women with sleep apnea, AIRORA blends CPAP therapy into nightly skincare ritual. By combining easy to use experience, ergonomic design, and calming aesthetics, it encourages long-term use, reduces discomfort and adds to living spaces.
Encourage Adherence
Enhance Comfort
Elevate Aesthetics
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Ideation
Modern Beauty Sleep Seekers
(Female with OSA, Age 30–55)
Before Sleep
Skincare / Scrolling phone
Using Device
Adjusting straps / Starting therapy
During Sleep
Noise & airflow disturbances
Waking Up
Checking app / Storing mask
Cleaning
Washing / drying/ sanitizing
“A good night’s sleep is the secret to a glowing complexion.”
Common Used CPAP Mask Type
Rising group of young women balancing beauty, wellness, and technology. They see sleep as part of their self-care and are willing to invest in elegant, functional products that make them feel good about themselves.
17% of
CPAP User
Tech-savvy yet prefers simplicity and harmony
Loves intuitive designs and sharing new finds online.
Stressed about PAP
Finds traditional CPAP too medical and unattractive.
happy to spend
Willing to pay for design, comfort, and results.
Views sleep therapy as part of beauty care
Prefers self-research and lifestyle-based solutions over medical advice.
42%
nasal cradle
15%
Full face under nose
32%
Full face over nose
Face Ergonomics Mapping
Material Selection
Sweat analysis
How textile micro-structures reduce pressure marks and hair entanglement in sleep wearables？
Material Mechanism (Macro → Micro)
Lower peak pressure & shear → less visible imprint
Lower hair friction & snag points → reduced entanglement
Nylon / Spandex
Sensitivity analysis
Low
High
Knit architecture increases contact area and compliance
Looped knit distributes load across multiple yarn paths
Reduced snag features with no hook-like elements
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Fit Adjustment
Ease of Use
Aesthetic
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User Scenerio
01 Skincare
Wear AIRORA as hair band during skincare routine.
02 Ready for CPAP
Simply attach front piece to begin CPAP therapy.
03 Falling asleep
Activate CPAP machine by simply place phone on the top and follow breathing guidance.
04 Sleep report
Check sleep experience status and optimize the CPAP experience.
Breathe in quietly through the noise for four seconds
Exhale
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Trends
Profile
It looks great yesterday!
21 Sep
22 Sep
23 Sep
24 Sep
25 Sep
Air Pressure Consistency
Mask Fit Comfort
Mask Fit Comfort
95%
No major air leaks detected
Avg 24 dB
Quality
Great
CPAP
8h15m
Duration
7h45m
Session
Wave
9:41
Paul Derrick Watson, Lead Industrial Design Engineer, Resmed
Ryan Kirkpatrick, Senior Manager, Resmed
Shannon Day, Principal Design Architect - Manager, Resmed
Feedback
" I am impressed by your thoughts about how Airora integrates CPAP therapy into users' nightly beauty routines."
"Finally, a CPAP machine that I'm not embarrassed to have on my bedside table. Airora's design is simply elegant."
"I really like the thought process behind Airora's design, especially the ease of use and comfort, really shows. Impressive work!"
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