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Blood Pressure Monitor App Design
An app based on the blood pressure monitor I designed.
This user-friendly app connects individuals to their device, enhancing the overall measurement experience and offering a modern, streamlined approach to blood pressure monitoring.
In this project, I adopted a goal-focused design approach that enhanced the quality of my work. I relied on qualitative research methods, including reviewing literature, analyzing competitors, and interviewing stakeholders. A key step was developing a persona hypothesis, which provided valuable insights.
The project began by addressing some fundamental questions, and these methods together formed a strong foundation for the design of our blood pressure monitor app.
“Is there domain specific knowledge to know?”
“What is the product and who is it for?”
“What do my primary user need most?”
“What‘s the problem that the design solution aims?”
“How can the design solution differentiate itself from competitors?”
“What challenges could we face moving forward?”
To understand the competitive landscape of blood pressure monitoring apps, I analyzed the highest-rated health apps on the Apple App Store. While most apps share similar core features, notable differences emerged in their design approaches:
Easily Accessible vs Hardly Accessible
Detailed display vs Data visualization
Bright ,Distracting Interface vs Minimalistic Interface
Single measurement vs. comprehensive body monitoring
Develop an app that is user-friendly and specifically designed for older adults. Ensure seamless device connectivity and provide accurate blood pressure readings.
Design an intuitive, straightforward interface with clear data visualizations. Expand the functionality beyond basic readings to include comprehensive health monitoring features, delivering a unique and enhanced user experience compared to existing competitors.
Based on the information I collected, I built our personas. They represent potential users.
Susane is concerned about her health and wants to monitor and manage it independently. She measures her blood pressure twice a day and needs an easy-to-use product that helps her self-manage her health and share her health data with her family.
Peter is enjoying his retirement and finds it fulfilling. Using a blood pressure monitor has become part of his routine, and he wants to ensure he takes his blood pressure measurements on time. However, he needs to wear glasses to read the data, so large fonts and simple functions are essential to him.
Concerned about health
Self-reliant
Data-driven
Focused on health monitoring
Needs simplicity
Requires large fonts
After sketching some paper wireframes and thinking through the preliminary flow, we reviewed what was necessary, unnecessary, and which areas needed improvement. We dedicated a significant amount of time to this step to ensure we refined the underlying UX before moving on to the visuals.
When the blood pressure monitor is paired with the app, a feedback light will illuminate on the device.
Upon initial use, users are required to provide their personal information to ensure the accuracy of the measurement data.
After successfully connecting the device, the system prompts the user to adjust their wrist position to enhance measurement accuracy while displaying the connection status.
Designed for the elderly, the interface incorporates a clear information architecture, key features, bold color contrasts, and large fonts to ensure optimal readability and ease of use.
On the dashboard, users can quickly access the functions they need and easily navigate to the settings page.
Designing for the elderly presents unique user challenges that must be prioritized throughout the design process. Striking a balance between simplicity, readability, and comprehensive functionality is crucial for creating a successful product. Continuous iteration and learning from user feedback are essential, as there is no perfect design—only ongoing improvement.
