The Problem
Annoying Devices!
Seniors who live in an assisted living space, have to wear a separate device to alert people when they face risks of falling. The Seniors in Valley Manor Assisted Living apartments, have to wear it on their hands. It becomes very annoying to wear this device and a watch at the same time.
“Create a device that is both a smartwatch and an emergency alert system, in order to allow easy access to alert people when there is a risk of fall.”
Research
There are currently 52 million people that are considered seniors in America. It’s estimated that more than 3 million American seniors use medical alert devices.
Design Objectives
- Combine smartwatch features with medical alert system.
- Create an easy and fast way to call for emergency.
- Create simpler user experience.
- Have health-related features.
Ideations
Why this concept?
1. Better User Interaction- One step emergency call.
2. Better User experience- Efficient button location and contrast.
3. Better aesthetics- Wide screen and minimalistic features.
4. Better Logistics- Small button helps with mistake calling.
UI Sketches
User Interface
Final Product
How it Works
User Experience
Alert someone quickly and easily!
Proud's main goal is to have quick and easy alert system for the elderly in assisted living facilities. They are vulnerable in many situations and there needs to be a system to call for help fast.
User Interaction
SWIPE to NAVIGATE!
Swipe left and right for easier navigation through the User Interface. Proud has very easy and efficient UI panels for the elderly to navigate through the watch easily. It will be used to activate many health features within the watch.
User Interaction
Zoom in and out for better visibility!
The watch also has to have comfortable visibility for the elders, as many of them are unable to see small texts. So, the user can zoom in and out based on their comfort level, which increases usability.
Why PROUD and not APPLE?
PROUD
Targeted for the elderly.
Easy and Simple UI and UX.
Focuses more on health features.
Simple, Bold and noticeable alert button.
APPLE
Targeted for all population.
Complex UI and UX.
Focuses more on more general features.
Does not have alert button.
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