2022.
The percentage of people suffering from pollen-allergic rhinitis is increasing yearly (23% of Europeans in 2021, 172 million), and the available prevention tools, such as the pollen calendar, are outdated and inaccurate.
The data visualization shows the size of the phenomenon in Bologna (Italy) in 2021.
Away is designed to improve the condition of citizens with two complementary services: Away ring for prevention and Away bench for protection.
Away ring is a wayfinding system that provides macro information about the position of the pollen the users are sensitive to.
On the other hand, Away bench is a seat that traps pollen and particulate and purifies the air inside.
