Ambrosia
A family of wellness products for retired NFL players that rely on traditional medicine to offer relief as
an effective alternative to pharmaceuticals.
Mainstreaming Traditional Medicine
Industrial Design
12 Weeks
Date:
Fall 2022
Role:
Research, Brand, Concept Development
Tate Shafer, Mårten Malmnäs, Yi Ding, Levine Zeng, Yi Sun
Ambrosia Collection
Ambrosia is a line of wellness products that utilize alternative medicine to enhance quality of life and decrease reliance on pharmaceuticals for retired NFL players.
Ambrosia offers long-term wellness through traditional medicine for NFL players with two primary products: AmbrosiaBody and AmbrosiaMind, providing physical and mental relief for improved quality of life.
The Football Problem
NFL players experience chronic pain in retirement and are at high risk of developing degenerative neurological diseases. Players turn to opioids to combat physical ailments; however, they pose long-term challenges, including addiction, mental and bodily harm, and issues of affordability. Players need non-impactful alternatives to pharmaceuticals for improved post-career quality of life.
Solution 01: AmbrosiaBody
AmbrosiaBody de-stigmatizes traditional medicine by introducing it into the daily lives of retired athletes through the familiar method of athletic taping. The ambrosia tape is perforated, allowing the skin to breathe while introducing the traditional medicine salve into the bloodstream through dermal absorption. This process provides anti-inflammatory relief, promotes healing, and encourages new muscle growth in the targeted area.
Solution 02: AmbrosiaMind
AmbrosiaMind is a product designed to address the symptoms of mental degeneration. It relies on the olfactory system to regulate moods using curated scent tablets. Inhaling different scents triggers a mood response that helps users achieve greater control and stability in their daily lives.
Curating Targeted Treatments
Developing a targeted treatment with traditional medicine requires intense research and curation to eliminate risk and create the most effective solution.
Ambrosia
A family of wellness products for retired NFL players that rely on traditional medicine to offer relief as an effective alternative to pharmaceuticals.
Industrial Design
12 Weeks
Date:
Fall 2022
Role:
Research, Branding, CAD Development, Motion
Tate Shafer, Mårten Malmnäs, Yi Ding, Levine Zeng, Yi Sun
Mainstreaming Traditional Medicine
Ambrosia is a line of wellness products that utilize alternative medicine to enhance quality of life and decrease reliance on pharmaceuticals for retired NFL players.
Ambrosia offers long-term wellness through traditional medicine for NFL players with two primary products: AmbrosiaBody and AmbrosiaMind, providing physical and mental relief for improved quality of life.
The Ambrosia Collection
Why Ambrosia (Life After the Game)
NFL players experience chronic pain in retirement and are at high risk of developing degenerative neurological diseases. Players turn to opioids to combat physical ailments; however, they pose long-term challenges, including addiction, mental and bodily harm, and issues of affordability. Players need non-impactful alternatives to pharmaceuticals for improved post-career quality of life.
Solution 01: AmbrosiaBody
AmbrosiaBody
AmbrosiaBody de-stigmatizes traditional medicine by introducing it into the daily lives of retired athletes through the familiar method of athletic taping. The ambrosia tape is perforated, allowing the skin to breathe while introducing the traditional medicine salve into the bloodstream through dermal absorption. This process provides anti-inflammatory relief, promotes healing, and encourages new muscle growth in the targeted area.
Solution 02: AmbrosiaMind
AmbrosiaMind
AmbrosiaMind is a product designed to address the symptoms of mental degeneration. It relies on the olfactory system to regulate moods using curated scent tablets. Inhaling different scents triggers a mood response that helps users achieve greater control and stability in their daily lives.
Curating Targeted Treatments
Developing a targeted treatment with traditional medicine requires intense research and curation to eliminate risk and create the most effective solution.
