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Hermonize Application

Harmonizing Health Through Design

A wellness app for thyroid health, offering personalized recommendations and progress tracking to support physical and emotional well-being

Collaboration

Yami Shimrah, CEO and Product manager

Timeline

September 2023 - February 2024

Process

UX Research, Usability testing, Design System, UI Design, Prototyping

tools

Google (Docs, Spreadsheet, Presentation) Zoom, Figma, Adobe Creative Clouds,

Team

Yami (Product Manager), 
Pradhul (Developer), 

Yizhu (Product designer), 
Radhika (Product designer)

Problem Statement

Individuals with thyroid conditions lack a personalized digital platform for managing their health and accessing education.

Solution

Create a personalized thyroid health platform that combines reliable information, expert access, and integrated tools for medication, diet, and symptom management to empower users in effectively managing their condition.

User Research Insights

400
millions
Unaware of their thyroid conditions

Key Findings

We conducted 58 user surveys, 5 user interviews, and online research to develop our understanding of how the public interacts with the user with thyroid disorder.
80
%
Women over 45 years old have the risk of thyroid disorder
60
%
Unaware of their thyroid conditions
12.5
%
Develop a thyroid disorder during their lifetime
75
%
Rely on their memory and paper diaries for the records

Why Do So Many Thyroid Patients Continue to Struggle Despite Treatment?

79
%
patients face severe distress, low self-esteem, and unsatisfactory doctor visits.
78
%
patients still experience symptoms post-treatment, while doctors estimate only 20% do

Synthesis

UX Obstacles Impacting Performance

Research revealed organizations have problems developing user-friendly mobile apps. The Hermonize app improves the interface by examining these weaknesses as well as building on strengths of competitors.

Testing & Ideation

Iterative feedback to shape a user-centered experience

Two phases of user testing identified usability issues and refined core features like the homepage and symptom tracking. Exploring multiple wireframe layouts improved usability across screens and aligned the app more closely with user needs.

Final Product - UI Screens

A Distinct Approach in Every Hermonize

After five months of design and multiple iterations, Hermonize was delivered with a solid user-centered foundation to ensure an intuitive experience.
On boarding
Homepage
Symptom tracking
Medication reminder
Trend Analysis
Doctor Appointment
Workout tracker
Support Community

Guiding Users Through a Personalized First Step

Personalized Health Survey: Collects essential data on symptoms and disorders to build a personalized experience.
Risk Assessment & Tracking: Helps identify potential health risks and enables ongoing symptom tracking for better health awareness.
Custom Advice & Workouts: Provides recommendations and fitness plans based on individual health data.
Guest Access Option: “Continue as a Guest” feature allows users to explore the app freely without creating an account.

Empowering users with intuitive tools and uplifting design to track their health journey

Emotionally Considerate Design: Uses calming visuals to avoid triggering language, creating a more supportive experience.
User-informed Experience: Homepage features are inspired by user feedback, ensuring the homepage feels helpful and personal.
Custom Advice & Workouts: Provides recommendations and fitness plans based on individual health data.
User-Friendly Dashboard: Concentrates key features like medication tracking, personalized recipes, and workouts for daily use.

Simplifying health monitoring with a calming interface and supportive insights

Easy Visual Log In: A clean, intuitive interface makes symptom tracking feel simple and non-intimidating.
Encourages Healthy Habits: Encourages regular health check-ins by removing stress from the log in process through user-friendly design.
Educational Support: Offers helpful tips and articles to inform and guide users throughout their wellness journey.
Proactive Health Management: Support early detection and manage symptoms while boosting user confidence and knowledge.

Making daily health routines easier, smarter, and more reliable

Intuitive Interface: A clean and simple layout makes it easy to manage medications and supplements without confusion.
Custom Reminders: Timely alerts help users stay consistent with their health.
All-in-One Schedule: Combines medication and supplement plans in one accessible place.

Track lifestyle, symptoms, and lab data to see the full picture of your wellness journey

Lifestyle Insights: Collects essential data on symptoms and disorders to build a personalized experience.
Symptom Overview: Categorizes and tracks symptoms over weeks and months for a clear understanding.
Lab Result Clarity: Translates complex lab data into simple, visual graphs with clear interpretations for better understanding.
Whole Health View: Combines all reports into a single dashboard, empowering users to make informed lifestyle and treatment decisions.

Easily schedule and review appointments for better care coordination and follow-up

Quick Booking: Schedule appointments with doctors and nutritionists effortlessly.
Follow-Up Made Easy: Get reminders and manage upcoming sessions to ensure consistent care.
Improved Health Outcomes: Promotes better treatment continuity through access to care.
View Past Visits: Access history of previous consultations to stay informed and prepared.

Empowering users to stay on track with personalized workouts reminders for better health outcomes

Consistency Encouraged: Helps users stay motivated by tracking both workout and medication routines.
Fitness Plans: Offers specific exercises for specific needs, such as pain relief, low back pain management, and stress management.
Boosts Overall Health: Helps users manage symptoms and improve their overall quality of life through tailored wellness strategies.

Supportive environment to share, learn, and grow together in the thyroid health journey

Building Connections: Connect with others who truly understand challenges of living with thyroid conditions.
Inclusive Events: Participate in workshops, gatherings, and social activities, both online and offline, fostering community.
Trusted Guidance: Access an FAQ section with advice and answers from medical professionals who offer guidance and answers to the questions.
Support and Empowerment: Share experiences, seek advice, and find comfort among peers, about understanding of health and wellness.

Reflection

Big Learnings from a Groundbreaking Journey

Collaboration and User-Centric Design
Working closely with a visionary CEO and product manager gave me deep, hands-on insight into application development. Despite communication and UI design complexities, consistent iteration and user feedback sharpened my design thinking and reinforced the value of user-centric solutions.
Navigating Project Shifts
When the project transitioned beyond my area of expertise, I made the decision to step back. This emphasized my commitment to working on health-related products where I can make a meaningful impact.
The Path Forward
Motivated by the project's potential impact on the thyroid community, my journey continues with a strong focus on pursuing similar endeavors. This experience has strengthened my determination to turn complex health challenges into opportunities for meaningful innovation.

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