Take+ is a medicine tracking mobile application that helps users of all ages keep track of their medication intake.
Timeline: January - March 2020
Software Used: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD
Project Inspiration
I find myself losing track of the medications I’m supposed to take, so I became curious to learn if others have similar problems with their medications.
Research
User Interviews
I interviewed six different people using the following questions:
1 Do you take any medications on a routine basis?
2 Can you walk me through your daily schedule regarding taking said medications?
3 How do you remember to take your medications?
4 Does anyone else know that you are taking these medications?
In order to maintain the confidentiality of each users’ prescriptions, specific medication information will not be shared.
User Personas
Kim, 19
Takes two medications on a daily basis
Medications are time sensitive; it is difficult to remember to take them on time given her busy and inconsistent schedule as a college student
Matthew, 35
Takes a few medications a week
Believes he doesn’t take them as consistently as he should
As a single parent, he puts so much focus into making sure his daughter has everything she needs that he sometimes forgets to take care of himself
Corinne, 92
Takes too many medications to count
The only way she can keep track of what medications she takes is by writing it down on paper, which she says she loses “almost every day”
Luckily, her daughter lives with her for half the year and makes sure that she takes every medication she needs
Biggest Takeaways from User Testing
1 It can be challenging to remember to take medications
2 Hard to keep track of multiple medications that each have their own instructions
3 Individuals have difficulty remembering what medications they have or have not taken yet
Problem Statement
People of all ages do not have a way to remember when to take their medications so they don’t miss a dosage and consequentially impact their health.
Ideation
Ideation User Task Flows
Task 1: Marking Intake of Medication
Task 2: Adding Reminders and Shares
Task 3: Adding a Medication
Wireframe and Logo Sketches
Lo-fi Wireframe Sketches
Logo Iterations
Design
First Digital Prototype
Design Guide
Logo
I created the final logo by separating the word “Take” from the cross symbol, using an updated color palette, and adding the words “Medicine Tracker” underneath the title for more context.
Buttons
Color Palette
I created the final color palette based off of the feedback I received from an earlier prototype. Users didn’t like the use of red, as it has a negative association with the doctor’s office. I used two shades of blue to create a calming experience, with the addition of yellow that symbolizing brightness and positivity.
Typography
I used Galvji throughout Take+ because it feels structured and reliable.
Icons
App Features
Record Keeping
Users are able to quickly and easily “check” whether or not they have taken any of their medications.
Reminders & Family Sharing
Users have the option to turn on time-based reminders for each of their medications. Additionally, users can turn on family sharing, which gives another person the ability to check if the user has taken the medications they need.
Adding Medications
Users can add any medication to their app by searching for its name and inputting all additional information regarding their intake.
Caretaker Mode
When users create their account, they have the option of using the app as a caretaker or for personal use.
Apple Watch Compatibility
Users have the ability to access their medication information on the go with an Apple Watch.
Final Prototype
Click “Try Now!” to use an interactive prototype of Take+.
Andrew Wach 2020