Pharmaceutical capsules are a subject of much study. There are even (expensive) books about them. But capsules and pills aren’t only about medication. We travel in ‘space capsules’ and call someone who is mischievous ‘a pill.’
Being naturally creative, we humans have applied pill and capsule concepts to a variety of items including, but not limited to those for medical use.
Trend Hunter, as usual, has been hot on the trail of these clever innovations. Some of the best finds are below.
42 Pill and Capsule-Inspired Innovations
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Gold Pills
Ingest Your Wealth
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Ingestible Silver Pills
Twenty Four Hours of Sparkly Poo In a Pill
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Alarm Clock Pill
Rise-N-Shine
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Swallow a Pill, Sing Like A Rockstar
The Pro Voice Pill
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Capsule Hotels
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Anti Stupidity Pills
German Researchers Close to Breakthrough
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Capsule Caravans
Fashionable Living by David Tonkinson
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New York Nap Capsules
MetroNaps EnergyPod
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Cow Poo Pill Being Used by Teenagers as Legal Party Pill
New Zealand Banning BZP
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Intelligent Pills
The $1000 Philips iPill Is the Future of Ingestible Target Treatment
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Airport Capsule For Tired Travelers
Nemoralex Relaxation Pod
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Anti-Pee Pills
OTC ‘Lady Guard' Halts Urination
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Space Saving Capsule Seating
Cool Compact Patio Table and Chairs Looks Like a Bullet
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Medicine for the Earth
Earthine Pills
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Solar LED Capsules
'Capsuli' Spreads Eco-Friendly Light In Case Of Emergency
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Hide Pills in Poo
Govt Suggestion to Protect Marine Life
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Diet Pill for Obese Dogs
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Spa Capsule
Bring The Luxury Of The Spa To Your Own Home
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Upright Nap Capsules
El ZULO
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Luxury Air Travel Capsules
US Air Force $16 Million Design
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Champagne Cork Capsule Stools
Moët et Chandon Chairs
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Remote Controll Pill
Philips ePill Delivers Drugs Precisely on Demand
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Recession-Proof Drugs
Sleeping Pills and Antidepressants Are Immune to Economy
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Exercise in a Pill
Will GW1516 Work on People Too?
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Mini Towel Tablets
Clean Yourself But Don't Swallow
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Single Bottle Wine Cellar
A $400 Time Capsule?
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Over-the-Counter Pill Mug
Medicine Espresso Cups
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Designer Vitamins for Pets
Vetraceuticals Are Like Anti-Aging Pills for Canines
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Designer Vitamins
Personalized Pills
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Pet Prayer Collar Capsule
Does Your Pooch Pray?
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Anti-flatulence pill for cattle
Global warming gets new meaning
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iPod Capsules
Cradle With Speaker
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Anti-Counterfeit Drugs
Vardex Laser Pill Etching
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Smart Pillbox
MIT's uBox-uPhone Project Saves Lives
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Jewelry from Medicine
Magic Pills Earrings
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Reusable $300 Camera Pill
Detects Early Signs of Cancer
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Bad Memory Erasers
In The Future, Popping A Pill Could Wipe Out a Painful Past Forever
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Pill-Shaped Chocolates
Sugar Addiction Satisfaction
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Pill Shaped Radio Clock
The Geluleto
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Fuel Good Tablets
LiftOff 0 Calorie Energy Drink
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Yahoo Time Capsule
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Personal Office Capsules
The Globus Scriptorium Houses a Desk and Chair Within Its Pod
Related Ideas
Holographic Pet Accessories
The Wild One Introduces Its First-Ever Holographic Print
Modular Micro Multitools
The Pill Multitool is Crafted with Titanium for a Durable Build
Utilitarian Technical Apparel Capsules
Nike Introduces an Utilitarian Modular ISPA Collection
Futuristic Capsule House Concepts
The ONCO Capsule House Concept is Sleek and Minimal
Wall-Mounted Medication Dispensers
The 'Cadence' Medication Dispenser Prevents Child Access
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
The 'Singing Bottle' Concept by Fengrui Wang is Interactive
Invisible Furniture Capsules
IKEA's Invsbål Campaign and Capsule are a Playful April Fool's Joke
Candy-Inspired Capsule Collections
M&M’s x Kate Spade New York Launched Fun Styles for Gen Z
Pocket-Friendly Lip Balms
Space Camp Wellness is Introducing "the Next Generation of Lip Balm"
Connected Medication Reminder Holders
The Conceptual Ownum Pod from the Rule Studio is Advanced
Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
Bennet's Good to Read Packs are Informative
Squeezable Dropper Bottles
HCP Packaging's Twist Tottle Enables One-Handed Dispensing
Captivavting Colorful Spring Capsules
Sézane & Momonì Join Forces to Introduce a Captivating Line
AI-Powered Healthcare Pods
CarePods are the World's First Artificial Intelligence Doctor's Offices
Collaborative Bold-Colored Capsules
Percival x ILARIA Reunite for an Italian-Inspired Collection
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Industrial Design Blenders
The conceptual Jar Blender Has a Minimalist, Tech-Influenced Form
Modern Bookworm-Inspired Capsules
Indigo Debuts its Book Club Collection
Miniature Endearing Souvenir Capsules
The Little Ghibili Museum Capsule Has Adorable Souvenies
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs
Fendi and MAD Architects Join Forces on a Futuristic Capsule
Shape-Making Cream Packaging
Quadpack's ShapeUp Tube Dispenses Creams in Custom Shapes
Healthcare-Inspired Jewelry Collections
V Coterie Offers a Distinctive and Sleek Range of Jewelry
Pharmacy-Inspired Apparel Capsules
Anti Social Social Club x BlueChew Debut a 'Pharma Collection'
Push-Up Cosmetic Jars
The Quadpack PP-Pop Jar is a Refillable Single-Material Packaging Solution
3D-Printed Water Filtration Caps
Filter Caps Clean Water From a Variety of Sources
Pillboxed-Shaped Fruit Cases
Kiwi Brand Zespri Debuts New Sustainable Fruit Package
Refillable Prescription Services
Cabinet Rx Replaces Single-Use Bottles with a Refillable System
Mythology-Themed Lighting Capsules
Lee Broom Designs the Ethereal Alchemist Collection
Refillable Travel Containers
Cadence's Magnetic Leakproof Containers Repurpose Ocean-Bound Plastic
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Retinol Skincare Supplements
Vivid’s Retinol Soft Gels Nourish Skin from Within
Designer-Led Nostalgic Capsules
Daniel Arsham & Dr. Seuss Enterprises Delight Kids & Grown-Ups
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Monarch Butterfly-Inspired Capsules
Skechers' Monarch Capsule Emphasizes Conservation
Pocket-Sized Nasal Inhalers
Snufff's Portable Design Supports Health and Well-Being on Demand
Intergalactic-Themed Joint Accessories
Vivienne Westwood and Eastpak Join Forces on a Capsule
Next-Gen Laundry Capsules
Unilever Launches a Powerful and Sustainable Laundry Capsule
Modern Nutrient-Packed Tinctures
Apothékary Introduces Your Wildest Greens Tincture
Expansive Beauty Packaging Solutions
APC Packaging Extends Sustainable Range with PET Jar Series
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Luxury Pilates Capsules
Celine Unveils a New Pilates Apparel Line and Matching Accessories
Topical Skin Supplements
THE PILL Shares the Benefits of Skincare Layering in a Bottle
Cartoon Bear Eyewear Capsules
CAMP's Smokey Bear Eyewear Collection Celebrates 80 Years
Ethnically Inspired Ceramic Vases
Silk & Snow x Solem Ceramics Vase Capsule Utilizes Organic Forms
Liquid Pet Supplements
Pet Honesty's Oil Supplement Toppers Enhance Pet Health with Every Meal
Accessible Pill Dispenser Bottles
The 'SoloPill' Medication Dispenser Expedites Pill Dosing
Mini Fantasy Collectibles
The Miniverse Make It Mini Potions is Curated for Harry Potter Fans
Non-Invasive Hair Regrowth Tools
The Original LaserCap is the Future of Non-Invasive Hair Regrowth
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Drug-Free Vibrating Pills
Vibrant Contains a Microchip That Stimulates the Large Intestine
Recyclable Wax-Made Lighting Capsules
Daydreaming Objects Designs the Soft Solids Collection
Next-Gen Cannabis Jars
RXDco Cocoon Jars Have a Patented Press-Fit, Pop-Off Closure
Personalized Vitamin Packs
Vitamyna's Daily Vitamin Pack Builder Meets Individial Needs
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Swallow-Friendly Pain Relievers
Tylenol Easy-to-Swallow Has Gentleglide Coating Technology
Cereal-Honoring Streetwear
The Cap’n Crunch x advisry Capsule Pays Homage to the Brand's History
Printed Pet Bowls
Vet’s Best Hydro Smart Bowls Release Vitamins & Nutrients with Added Water
China-Inspired Technical Apparel
Purple Mountain Observatory Launches its New Capsule
Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits
Arsenal Football Club and maharishi Join on a New Capsule
Mythically Designed Luxe Jewelry
Tiffany & Co Joins Pharrell on the Tiffany Titan Capsule
Dosage-Managing Medicine Boxes
Tarun Pahadiya's MedEasy Box Project is Designed for the Elderly
Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser
Chanho Ju Designs the Clock Pill Dispenser Concept
Sustainable Laundry Packaging
Ecover Launches the Laundry Capsules with Eco-Friendly Packaging
Feng-Shui Satirical Home Products
Yoojin Chung Introduces its Capturing Qi Collection
Mineral-Exploring Modern Decor Capsules
Sten Studio Presents the Cosmic Relics Collection
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
Quadpack's Tottle Packaging is Convenient, Eco-Friendly & Premium
Medication Management Apps
GoodRx Medicine Cabinet Keeps Track of Patient Medications
One-of-One Fashion Capsules
AELIZA's New Collection is Made to Celebrate Individuality
Cartoon-Inspired Festive Collections
The Pokémon Company Unveils a Range of Festive Products
Hybrid Beauty Bottle-Tubes
Asquan Group's Oval Collection Tottles are Shaped Like River Stones
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Artful Meticulous Tableware Series
Zaha Hadid Design Presents a Series of Tableware Collections
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Natural Material-Inspired Fragrances
Diptyque Unveils its Les Essences de Diptyque Capsule
Microdose-Supporting Mushroom Capsules
The 'Mindful by Lucy' Capsules Support Your Well-Being
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Spooky Fashion Collections
The PLEASURES and Eastpak Capsule is Debuted Via an Eerie Photoshoot
Capsule-Like Skincare Masks
These Sephora Collection Booster Masks Feature Natural Ingredients
Nostalgic Spring-Ready Fashion Capsules
Filling Pieces Unveils its Gelato Games Capsule for SS24
Biodegradable Supplement Capsules
Vapsula's Nespress-Compatible Pods Make Daily Wellness Delicious
Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules
LEGO Presents the Insect Collection of Decorative Puzzles
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
Colorful Foam-Based Furniture Capsules
NARA Presents the FAMILY Collection of Furniture
Limited Colorful Stoneware Capsules
Yinka Ilori Designs the New Epin Rere Collection of Stoneware
Sustainable Medication Expansions
Cabinet Health is Launching 14 Products at Target
Makeup-Inspired Sticker Series
Hitotoki and Smanim Create the Coffret Series for KING JIM
Equitable Design Capsule Exhibitions
Objective Studios Showcases the Calm Place Exhibition
Targeted Treatment Packaging
Cosmogen Created Pharma Care Packaging for OTC & Pharmacy Brands
Elevated Maternity Collections
Pharmedoc is Elevating Maternity Comfort with Innovative Products.
Dynamic Snapped Cookware Capsules
Joseph Joseph Unveils the Spaces Series of Houseware
Edgy High-Impact Fragrances
Crazypills Fragrances Eschew the Top, Heart & Base Notes Structure
Colorful Smart Storage Capsules
Alessandro Mendini and Porro Design the Linea Storage Collection
Nutraceutical Magnesium Supplements
Lubrizol Developed a New Prototype for Supplementing Magnesium
Scar Tissue-Evading Implants
This Medical Implant Alters Drug Delivery to Curb Scar Tissue Impact
Pharmacy Pet Product Expansions
CVS is Growing Its Collection of Pet Wellness Products
Pharmacy Rebrand Initiatives
University Compounding Pharmacy is Experiencing a Significant Shift
Bladder Control Capsules
URO Bladder Control Capsules Address Urgency, Frequency and Leakage
Personalized Nootropic Supplements
Thesis Helps Users Boost Their Energy, Focus and Motivation
3D Medicine Printers
DoseRx1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Soft-Linear LED Lighting Capsules
Stickbulb Introduces the Pillar Collection of Lighting
Tranquil Cozy Fashion Capsules
MAXIME Unveils the New a Man and His Objects Collection
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
College-Targeted Drink Essentials
NightCap Offers Discreet Drink Covers to Avoid Spiking
Targeted Herb-Powered Supplements
The Garden of Life Herbals Collection Has Six Options
Architecturally Strong Furniture Capsules
Alain Gilles Designs the Edge Capsule for Milla & Milli
Pill-Shaped Pen Holders
Liam de la Bedoyere Designs the Void Pen Pot with a Resting Space
Medication Delivery Drones
Amazon Pharmacy Debuts the First Drone Delivery Service for Medications
Curated Dietary Supplements
Pure Encapsulations are Arriving at The Vitamin Shoppe
Clipping Pen Devices
The Clippen Can Be Easily Clipped onto Any Document
Personal Cubicle Concepts
Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes Designs a Personal Working Pod Concept
Cannabis-Inspired Golf Capsules
Timeless Vapes Presents the 2024 Timeless Golf Capsule
Hydrating Serum Capsules
RoC's Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Serum Capsules Combat Aging Effects
Revived Pill-Shaped Speakers
The Beats Pill is Back with a New Design and Enhanced Performance
Single-Handed Pharmaceutical Caps
SnapSlide is an Adaptive, Child-Resistant Lid for Rx Amber Vials
Appetite-Curbing Vibrating Pills
This Pill Stimulates the Stomach's Stretch-Sensitive Receptors
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Extra-Large Herbal Tinctures
Apothékary's Supersized Tinctures Share 100 Servings in a Bottle
Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules
Toykyo and HOme Studyo Join Forces on the Blow Up Collection
Comprehensive Women's Health Lines
Mission Hill Foods is Focusing on Modern Health Needs
Airline Merchandise Capsules
Virgin Atlantic Launches a Merchandise Collection for Travelers
Triple-Action Cold Medications
Haleon Cold and Flu Nurse Capsules Come in 16 Capsule Packs
Dual-Chamber Synbiotic Capsules
epetōme's Duo Cap Delivers Targeted Ingredients to the Gut
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Wisdom-Focused Skincare Packaging
Wise Personal Grooming Believes Wisdom Comes with Aging
Colleague-Designed Journals
The CVS Pharmacy Caliber Fashion Artist Series Has Four New Journals
Effervescent Pain Relief Tablets
SolpaOne® Delivers 1,000mg of Paracetamol in One Tablet
Personal Wellness Capsules
Shop LC Launches Two New Wellness Products for its Lifestyle Category
Patented Scientific Formula Supplements
These Sustained RX Dietary Supplements are Effective
Simplistic Vulcanized Shoe Capsules
YMC Presents its Vulcanised Sneaker Capsule with 4 Colorways
Single-Dose Lip Plumpers
The Hydrating Lip Plumping Capsules Deliver a Hot & Cold Effect
Maternal Healthcare Capsules
CARiNG Pharmacy Celebrates 30 Years with Launch of 'Mom & Cutie' Line
Streamlined Medication Locating
Neuro Tablet for ADHD Helps Find Pharmacies That Stock One's Meds
Digital Time Capsules
LastCapsule Users Can Upload Content Like Photos, Videos, and More
Architectural Jewelry Collabs
Maya Brenner & Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Made a Capsule
Artful Bright Glass Vessels
Jess Humphrey Designs the Get Your Rocks Off, Honey Series
Playful Dynamic Furniture Capsule
Another Human Presents the New Galliforms Collection
Organically Designed Tile Capsules
Patricia Urquiola Designst he Mater Tile Collection for Mutina