MindMed
Medication Mobile App for Elders
|2023
Tools & Technologies
- Figma
Key Contributions
- End-to-end Product Design by Sprints
- Product Scope Management
- Accessibility Design
- User Testing with 50+ Seniors
Overview
MindMed is a mobile product that sets up, reminds, and tracks daily medications. It allows users to create a medical support group involving family members, close friends, and healthcare staff to help manage the medication process through collective effort. The app is designed especially for older adults with practical accessibility considerations, aiming to improve usability for the majority.
Challenges
1. Medication Setup for Elders
Autocomplete medication setup with instruction photo scanning to enhance usability.
2. Medication Complexity
Add medicine photos and a direct contact button to request help.
3. Lack of Medication Motivation
Create care groups to support medication adherence collectively.
Inclusive Design
Light and Dark Mode
Optimized for different lighting conditions and user preferences.
Accessibility Annotations
Clear visual hierarchy and touch targets designed for users with motor challenges:
Color Blindness Considerations
Interface tested and optimized for various types of color vision deficiencies:
Multi-language Support
Interface available in multiple languages for a diverse user base:
Multi-Device Support
Responsive design works seamlessly across phones, tablets, and smartwatches:
Design System
Comprehensive design system ensuring consistency across all screens:
Takeaways
Designing for edge-group users always reminds me that Less is More. The best design decisions are easy to build and use. Design effort should be distributed wisely, emphasizing communication with engineers and users.