User Experience and User Interface Design
I conducted UX/UI design and user research for Stellar, my master's thesis project.
Background
The team's focus was to solve problems in the end of life space for Americans. We will all one day experience end of life, but few of us are treated according to our wills and desires at end of life.
Research begun with patients in hospice care and with end of life experts. The most important insight that we found was that individuals at the end of their life had their social circles and communities shrink drastically. This led to a correlated decrease in their physical and mental health.
Our need was to create community and engagement for older adults at their end of life.
After exploring a large number of directions such as viewing media and smart electronics, we decided to make an app and platform to accomplish this goal.
I contributed to UX/UI design, research, and testing.
Solution
Design Criteria
- Ease of use
- Fits in or complements caregiver's workflow.
- Simple technological adoption for non-tech savvy.
- Straightforward onboarding for community members.
User Flow
User flow for first time user
Wireframe of message post
Wireframe of appointment scheduling and confirmation
Collaborated on prototype with more realistic mockups
Prototype used in user testing