Mobile Interface Design
Trackling: Gain Confidence Each Step
Building strength and confidence for seniors to stay healthy within the challenging situation.
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My Contributions
- My research insights and ideation process guided our team in identifying key design interventions and shaping the solution.
- Designing the interface to prototyping the user flow.
Duration
6 Weeks (May - August 2021)
Role
UX research
Product design
Prototyping
Tools
Figma
Miro
Team Members
Catelyn Sue, Sophia Wang
Introduction
43% of older adults perceived declining physical fitness during the pandemic.(Makizako et al., 2021.)
Final Product
Introducing Trackling,
A fitness support app which uses the health tracking technology built into mobile smart phones to help seniors be informed about and stay within their physical limits to avoid pushing themselves too hard.
Reflection
Looking back...
Importance of Research
As my first higher-level design course and user-centered design experience, this project deepened my understanding of how user research shapes design decisions. Despite challenges, our structured research approach helped us make quick, informed choices. It also strengthened my organizational and collaboration skills, as clear roles and weekly deadlines kept our team on track, leading to a well-executed final product.
If Revisiting,
I would prioritize iterative testing to refine the interface, focusing on accessibility improvements like stronger color contrast and consistent text formatting. Adding features such as heads-up messages to explain functions would further enhance user communication. Designing for users with limited exposure to technology presented several challenges, but it ultimately strengthened my commitment to creating more inclusive and user-friendly designs, ensuring everyone has access to effective, intuitive experiences.