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Overcoming challenges: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent reproductive disorder that primarily affects the ovaries, impacting almost 6-15% of women of reproductive age. Characterized by its widespread occurrence, PCOS poses challenges in diagnosis, with existing treatments but no definitive cure currently available.

 

In the absence of a cure, "EmpowHer" seeks to empower women dealing with PCOS by providing essential resources for control and management until a permanent solution is discovered.

MY ROLE

User Research

Information Architecture

Visual design

Wireframing

Prototyping

Testing

TOOLS

8 WEEKS

Women are the backbone of every society. Investing in women's health and well-being is an investment in the social and economic progress of nations.

— Michelle Obama

The identified problem areas in the EmpowHer case study revolve around the multifaceted challenges faced by women dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) or Polycystic Ovarian Disorder (PCOD). Through interviews and secondary research, our investigation revealed several critical issues:

CHALLENGES

PCOS lacks a cure, necessitating ongoing research for improved treatments.

Limited public awareness of PCOS hinders diagnosis, management, and well-being.

PCOS management often overlooks mental health challenges, impacting overall well-being.

OPPORTUNITIES

Empower women with PCOS to take charge of their overall health journey, including both physical and mental well-being.

Enhancing accessibility to support systems and resources can empower individuals with PCOS to effectively manage their condition.

Shift towards proactive and holistic management strategies for PCOS can optimize treatment outcomes and improve quality of life.

Provide comprehensive resources, support systems, and tools

Empower women to manage their PCOS effectively

Guide users towards proactive and holistic practices

To address identified challenges, we brainstormed solutions, built user personas, and crafted storyboards. We then utilized affinity mapping to analyze insights and defined project features, ensuring the proposed solution effectively met user needs.

LOGO

COLOR PALETTE

TYPOGRAPHY

ICONOGRAPHY

HOME PAGE

LEARNING CENTER

HEALTH DATA

ACCOUNT SETTINGS

Home Screen: Clean layout with a health summary at a glance, followed by personalized recommendations based on activity, empowering your well-being journey.

Learning Center: Dive deeper with a comprehensive library of articles and videos, offering knowledge and understanding of PCOS and broader health topics.

Providing articles, videos, and resources on general health and well-being, with a specific focus on understanding and managing PCOS.

ACCESSIBLE LEARNING.

Track your exercise, food, menstrual cycle, and symptoms to gain insights and personalize your wellness journey.

HEALTH JOURNEY.

Health Data: Take charge of your well-being with a user-friendly interface to track and manage key health data like menstrual cycle, symptoms, and exercise.

Account Settings: Manage your profile with clear and categorized sections for personal information, login credentials, privacy, health data preferences, notifications, and help resources.

HEALTH DATA

LEARNING CENTER

Find delicious recipes, effective exercises, and mental well-being resources, all curated to support your health.

NAVIGATE PCOS HOLISTICALLY.

NEXT PROJECT

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