KUMBAYA DIABETES APP

 

Company Overview

Kumbaya provides families and individuals in off-grid developing communities with solar-powered technology that provides access to global media outlets, on-demand healthcare, and emergency warning systems.

 

My Role

I was a lead designer in developing the diabetes portal of a telemedicine app that would allow individuals in third world communities to manage diabetes as effortlessly as possible by including automated tracking and reminders for medication, insulin, and doctor’s appointments.

 

User Research

We conducted secondary research to determine the best ways to design for semi-literate individuals with limited educational resources and minimal exposure to modern interfaces. We then used that research to develop personas that represent our unique target users.

 

Insights:

  • Provide audio playback button for all screens

  • Avoid minimalist design conventions

  • Use bright colors to distinguish action buttons

  • Avoid complex hierarchal structures

  • Use detailed icons

 
 

Content Creation

We gathered information on diabetes and diabetes management by conducting secondary research and interviewing medical professionals.

 

Important Notes for Content Creation:

  • Low SES is correlated with poor diabetes management

  • Automate medication and insulin tracking as much as possible

  • Use frequent reminders

  • Track progress and use positive reinforcement techniques

 
 
 

User Flow

 
 
 
 

Wireframes

 
 

Interface Design

 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary

The diabetes portal of the telemedicine app is designed to maximize thorough and consistent diabetes management in a way that is usable and intuitive for semi-literate individuals with limited exposure to modern interfaces.