Role | Sole designer - User research, user empathy, information architecture, UI design, prototyping
Tools:
Figma
Wire-framing
Prototyping
Helping children with allergies feel confident and in control of their autoinjector experience @ PenPal.
Ensure the safety of children with allergies by designing an EpiPen and support system that instills confidence in both children and their caregivers to effectively manage allergic reactions.
Safety and Confidence
Address the emotional aspects of allergy management by providing resources and support to help children cope with fears, anxieties, and feelings of being different from their peers while managing their allergies.
Emotional / Physical Wellbeing:
Empower children to understand and take control of their allergies and EpiPen usage through an engaging, age-appropriate educational platform.
Education and Empowerment:
Develop comprehensive tools and strategies for effective allergy management, including allergen avoidance, emergency response, and medication administration.
Allergy Management:
Low Fidelity
Afterward, I transformed the most suitable Lo-Fi wireframes into medium-fidelity versions using Figma. This step enabled me to enhance the design further and prepare for the development of a prototype for testing purposes.
Sketch Wireframes
Following the development of the User Flow and Information Architecture, sketches were generated to brainstorm numerous concepts for each screen. This rapid sketching and divergent ideation approach enabled the exploration of a broad spectrum of ideas in a fast and efficient manner. By creating multiple design alternatives for each screen, I could assess various solutions and pinpoint the most promising ones to advance within the project.
Additional Screens
PenPal organiser checklist, helping your child learn to carry their device effectively
Additional home screen features include an allergy profile, device locator, language translator, and calendar planner.
Effortless device management, with easy-to-use title, location, and scheduling options.
Parental device awareness ensures peace of mind with real-time status updates for their child's device.
Parents receive a location update upon device use, offering added peace of mind.
1
Create a full working prototype to conduct usability testing and amend any user flow issues
2
Continue fleshing out further app features
The Next Steps
User Flow
To determine the screens required for the PenPal supporting application’s UI (User Interface), I created a user flothat would effectively fulfil the success criteria while ensuring user-friendliness and enjoyment.
User Persona
Based on the data and insights obtained from the interviews, I developed a target user profile to enhance my understanding of the users and prioritise their objectives.
“I want to be safe from allergies, but I also want to feel less scared when I have to get a shot.”
Alex Bright
Background
Alex is a group of children with varying ages who have allergies. These allergies include peanuts and seafood. This requires Alex to carry an Auto-Injector.
Frustrations
• To not be as afraid of needles and my Auto-Injector
• To understand how to use my Auto-Injector or be able to show someone
• To not be as dependent on my parents around my Auto-Injector
• To not be limited to where I can eat or what I can do
• To feel safer and avoid allergic reactions
• To feel more comfortable around my Auto-Injector
• To be able to manage and monitor my Auto-Injector easily
• To confidently carry my Auto-Injector
Goals
“I want to keep my child safe, which includes having reliable information and effective management”
Sara Johnson
Background
Her youngest child, Emma, who is 5 years old, has been diagnosed with severe food allergies to peanuts and dairy and requires to carry an Auto-Injector
Frustrations
• To not be doubtful everytime the epinephrine has been administered
• To not be worried the device is out of date
• To not be stressed or anxious when I am not with my child
• To not be limited to where I can or cant go with my child
• To ensure my childs safety and help her anxiety
• To know when & where the device has been used successfully
• To have help managing and monitoring her device
• To ensure emergency preparedness
Goals
User Survey
A survey was conducted with the primary aim of comprehending allergy awareness among children and gaining deeper insights into trypanophobia, the fear of needles. This survey aimed to identify potential measures to provide assistance. It involved responses from 13 individuals aged between 4-11 years old, with the goal of uncovering user preferences and knowledge concerning Auto-Injectors. The analysis of the survey data yielded the following information.
