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
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.
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.
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:)
