Vitality: A Mobile Application for Convenient and Insightful Vital Sign Monitoring

Introduction

Many people suffer from chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease that require ongoing monitoring of their vital signs. However, keeping track of these vital signs can be a tedious and time-consuming process. In addition, patients may not always have access to their medical records, making it difficult for them to track their progress over time. To address this problem, we want to create a mobile application that enables patients to test and keep records of their blood pressure, sugar, and heart pulse. The application should be easy to use, intuitive, and provide patients with actionable insights into their health.

The Process

To redesign this massive application our choice of process was the double diamond design thinking process. And the reason behind that It’s important to bear in mind that this model is a non-linear. In fact, we were encouraged to go back and forth between these stages in order to fully understand what the problem is and how we can either solve it, or improve on an existing solution.

User Research and Insights

To better understand the needs of our users, we conducted user research by conducting interviews with patients suffering from chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. We found that many patients struggle to keep track of their vital signs, and many of them would like a more convenient and user-friendly way to do so. Patients also expressed a desire for an application that would provide them with actionable insights into their health, so they could make informed decisions about their care.

Students

• Difficult to navigate and find the information they need
• Inconsistencies and errors in grades and attendance records
• Limited functionality and interaction with the system
• Frustrating experience when attempting to register for courses

Faculty

• Difficulty in entering grades and attendance records
• Limited communication with students
• Inability to view all student information in one place
• Frustrating experience when attempting to manage class rosters

Staff

• Limited access to system features
• Complex and time-consuming data entry process
• Inability to generate reports or analytics on student data
• Frustrating experience when attempting to manage student records

Based on the user research, we identified the following insights:

1. The current SIS is complex and difficult to navigate, causing frustration for users.
2. There is a lack of consistency and errors in student data, leading to potential academic and administrative problems.
3. The system is not user-friendly or intuitive, leading to inefficient workflows and wasted time.
4. There is a need for better communication between students, faculty, and staff.
5. The system should be designed with accessibility in mind to ensure all users can use it effectively.

Design Goals

To address the user pain points and insights gathered from our user research, we established the following design goals:

1. Improve the user experience and make the system easier to navigate.
2. Ensure consistency and accuracy in student data to prevent academic and administrative problems.
3. Create a user-friendly and intuitive design to improve workflows and save time.
4. Enhance communication between students, faculty, and staff.
5. Ensure accessibility for all users.

Design Solutions

Based on our design goals, we proposed the following solutions:

Simplifying the Navigation

We reorganized the navigation to be more intuitive and user-friendly, making it easier for users to find the information they need. We also added a search function to quickly locate information.

Consistency and accuracy in data

We added data validation and error prevention features to ensure consistent and accurate data entry. We also added a dashboard for users to view their data and verify its accuracy.

User-friendly and intuitive design

We implemented a modern and clean design, with a focus on white space and visual hierarchy to improve readability and usability. We also added features such as drag-and-drop functionality and quick actions to streamline workflows.

Communication between users

We added a messaging system to facilitate communication between students, faculty, and staff. We also added a calendar feature to make it easier for users to schedule appointments and events.

Accessibility

We designed the system with accessibility in mind, ensuring that it meets accessibility standards and is usable for users with disabilities.

Student Portal Screens

Admin Portal Screens

Conclusion

In conclusion, we designed a mobile application that enables patients to test and keep records of their blood pressure, sugar, and heart pulse. The application is easy to use, intuitive, and provides patients with actionable insights into their health. The application also integrates with wearable devices and allows patients to share their data with their healthcare providers. Through user research and usability testing, we were able to ensure that our application met the needs of our users and provided them with a valuable tool for managing their chronic conditions.