Lifeline was my senior capstone project, completed as part of the University of the Arts Industrial Design program. With a focus on HIV, I was designing for newly diagnosed patients who were transitioning from the initial diagnosis to the acclimation of a new lifestyle, which involves a critical need for medical adherence.
There were three milestones in this transition that I focused on: Diagnosis, First Doctor Appointment, and Pill Adherence. These milestones were identified through rigorous research and interviews with patients, doctors, and counselors.
Each of these milestones became a part of a system to help patients become comfortable and informed with their diagnosis, leading them into a healthy and compliant lifestyle.