The intelligent medication dispenser Smila Gen 2
In this Deep Dive partner and founder Florian Dusch, technology lead Andreas Schleicher and design lead Benjamin Brachert - all at zigzag GmbH, a software design agency in Germany - will walk us through the Award-winning product „The intelligent medication dispenser Smila Gen 2”.
About the Project: The intelligent medication dispenser Smila Gen 2
Winner of the UX Design Award | Product 2025
Smila Gen 2 is a digital medication dispenser that helps elderly people take their medication reliably and securely, and reduces the workload for nursing staff. The cloud-based system consists of an on-site medication dispenser with a touch display, a web front-end and a mobile app that connects all users. It enables monitoring, remote medication and video calls. The user-friendly UI with a focus on accessibility ensures unrestricted use and thus improves the quality of life of patients.
Jury Statement, UX Design Awards – Autumn 2025:
“As populations age and the demand for care increases, it becomes crucial to strictly adhere to prescribed medications in order to maintain health. This system supports caregivers by lightening their workload and ensuring that patients take the right medicines at the right times, thereby reducing errors. Designed for older adults, it’s accessible, intuitive and tailored to their needs.”
About the Format:
Deep Dive: Award Winners presents outstanding projects from the professional Award categories Product and Concept. The format, interactive live presentations followed by a Q&A session, offers behind-the-scenes insights into award-winning projects and facilitates a dialogue with successful experience design teams.
Presented by Ake Rudolf, Award Director & Head of Strategy, International Design Center Berlin (IDZ)
