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Kyndra Wynne
StayWell Medical Habit Tracker

Empowering Personal Healthcare Management

StayWell is a mobile application designed to simplify personal healthcare management. The app integrates habit tracking, appointment management, and secure document storage into a single, user-friendly platform, helping users take control of their health.

Project Type

Mobile Application Development

My Role

UX/UI Designer, Front-End Developer

Tools

Figma, React Native, GitHub

Key Skills

User Research, Interaction Design, Visual Design, Prototyping, Front-End Development

THE CHALLENGE

Managing personal health can be overwhelming. People need a way to keep track of their medical information, manage appointments, and maintain healthy habits without feeling burdened. StayWell addresses these challenges by offering an intuitive platform that centralizes healthcare management.

  • Ensuring user engagement and retention through an engaging interface.
  • Balancing feature-rich functionality with ease of use.
  • Providing personalized content and reminders based on user data.
  • Ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive medical information.

USER RESEARCH

We conducted comprehensive research to understand user needs, including surveys and interviews targeting individuals interested in health management. We also developed user scenarios to guide our design:

  • Ben Tennyson: A 40-year-old pastry chef looking to prioritize his health while managing a demanding career.
  • Kevin Levin: A 45-year-old security guard helping his friend Peter stay on track with his health without disrupting his own routine.

THE GOAL

Our primary objective was to develop a mobile application that empowers users to manage their personal health effectively. StayWell was designed with these goals:

  • Centralize healthcare management by integrating key features.
  • Create an intuitive, engaging interface that encourages regular use.
  • Offer personalized reminders and content based on user data.
  • Facilitate support systems through shareable health data.
calendar feature

The calendar feature of the StayWell app

DESIGN THINKING PROCESS

The StayWell project followed a user-centered design thinking approach, comprising the following phases:

Empathize

We began by understanding the users’ needs, motivations, and pain points through interviews and surveys. This phase helped us create detailed user personas and empathy maps, which guided the design process.

Define

Based on our research, we identified core problems such as difficulty in managing healthcare tasks and the need for secure document storage. We developed a problem statement that focused our design efforts on solving these issues.

Ideate

We brainstormed various design solutions, including a habit tracker, appointment manager, and document storage system. These ideas were refined through feedback and collaborative discussions, resulting in a comprehensive design plan.

Prototype

Using Figma, we developed high-fidelity prototypes that visualized the final design. We also implemented the front-end in React Native, ensuring the app was responsive and accessible on both iOS and Android devices.

Test

We conducted usability tests with real users to gather feedback on the app’s functionality and design. Insights from these tests led to iterative improvements, ensuring the final product met user expectations.

THE SOLUTION: STAYWELL APP

The StayWell app offers a holistic solution for personal healthcare management, providing users with the tools they need to take control of their health.

  • Personalized Dashboard: Users can view their upcoming appointments, track their health habits, and access their stored medical documents from a single, centralized dashboard.
  • Habit Tracker: Users can set health goals, track their progress, and receive reminders to stay on track.
  • Appointment Manager: The calendar feature allows users to schedule and manage appointments, ensuring they never miss a doctor’s visit or medication reminder.
  • Document Storage: Users can securely upload and store important medical documents, such as lab results and insurance cards, which can be accessed quickly when needed.
  • Shareability: Users can share their health data with friends and family, creating a support system that helps them stay accountable.
StayWell document storage feature

The document storage feature of the StayWell app

Key Components

    Personalized Dashboard
  • User-specific content recommendations
  • Quick access to favorite resources
  • Overview of current goals and progress
    • Activity Tracker
  • Logging and tracking wellness activities
  • Setting and monitoring personal goals
  • Visual progress indicators
    • Resource Library
  • Categorized wellness resources
  • Search and filter functionality
  • Bookmarking and saving resources
    • Engagement Features
  • Reminders and notifications for activities
  • Gamification elements like badges and achievements
  • Community forums and discussions

Technologies Used:

The StayWell app was built using modern web technologies to ensure a smooth and scalable user experience:

  • React Native: For building a dynamic and responsive mobile application compatible with both iOS and Android.
  • Figma: For designing and prototyping the user interface.
  • GitHub: For version control and collaboration during development.

CONCLUSION

The StayWell project successfully addressed the challenges of personal healthcare management by providing a user-friendly, secure, and engaging mobile application. By focusing on the user’s needs and leveraging modern technologies, we created an app that not only simplifies healthcare management but also promotes healthier habits through engagement and personalization.

Plans for the next phase of development include implementing backend functionality to support document storage and expanding the app's features to provide even more value to users.