Introduction
Goal: To design an app that empowers parents of children with Trisomy 21, providing them with essential resources, support, and information.
Target Audience: Parents of children with Trisomy 21.
Delivery
- Information architecture ,
- User interface (UI) design,
- High-fidelity prototypes,
Softwares
Figma, After Creative Suite
Nadia Brunzlow Darya Andreyeva
Empowering Parents of Children with Trisomy 21
Delivery
As the UX designer, your primary contributions included:
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Information architecture development: Based on client-provided research and interviews, you created a clear and organized structure for the app.
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User interface (UI) design: You designed an intuitive and user-friendly interface that aligns with the established information architecture.
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Prototype creation: Using Figma, you developed high-fidelity prototypes for testing and feedback.
Project Goals
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Provide essential resources and information to parents of children with T21.
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Foster a supportive online community for connection and knowledge sharing.
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Empower parents to make informed decisions regarding their child's care.
Design Process
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Client Collaboration:
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Worked closely with the client to understand their vision and goals for the app.
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Incorporated client-provided research findings, interviews, and user personas into the design process.
2. Information Architecture:
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Developed a clear and organized information architecture based on the client's insights.
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Defined key features:
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Formula 21: A personalized early intervention plan.
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Community Forum: A platform for parents to connect and share experiences.
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Resource Directory: A comprehensive list of local specialists, events, and support centers.
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Medical Information: Essential details about T21, including doctor's appointments and recommended tests.
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Proposed Design Styles & Color Pallets
"I want the parents to feel welcomed, empathized with, and and most importantly I want them to feel like they have an impact to help their child in such a crucial stage."
- Client
Client chose number 1 as her favorite design
Here is our first UI design of the App
We proposed 3 different color options
Here is our App Design with the selected color
Home Page
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Clearly conveys the foundation's mission and vision.
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Offers a welcoming introduction.
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Provides a call to action to explore the app's features.
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Showcases heartwarming testimonials from parents.
F21 Challenge
Introduces T21 and the purpose of Formula 21.
Presents each of the five challenges (e.g., Oxygen Loss, Oral Motor Skills) with:
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A concise explanation.
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The importance of addressing the challenge.
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Anticipated outcomes after intervention.
Inspiring Journeys
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Provide the user with the resources such as youtube videos, documentaries, articles and more to help parents and their children learn and connect.
Settings
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Enables filtering functionality for days of the week and exercise types (based on Formula 21).
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Provides a checkbox layout for selecting relevant days and exercises.
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Dynamically updates displayed content based on selected filters.
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Uses clear labeling for intuitive user interaction.
Resources
Presents a resources section with links to:
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Relevant studies supporting the interventions.
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Specialist suggestions and location links.
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Gigi's Playhouse for additional support.
About F21
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Offers tailored interventions based on early intervention principles and studies.
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Includes examples linked to age for clear understanding (e.g., oral motor skill exercises for specific age groups).
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Provides information on symptoms and practical solutions.
F21 Actions
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Provides a list of recommended actions and tests that could be valuable for a child.
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Includes a calendar and notification feature where you can add your child's visits and all the notes.
Connect
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Interactive world map interface highlighting Gigi's Playhouse facilities.
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Clickable pins for navigation to facility websites.
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Filter options by country and state (US) for user-friendly exploration.
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Clear and concise layout for optimal usability.
My Figma Essentials
"components and styles"
..and, the prototype
maybe doesn't look organized but it is:)
