UV Shield (Mobile App)

Introduction

Most cases of skin cancer are caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun which can damage skin cells. In the short term, this damage can cause sunburn. Protection from UV rays is essential throughout the year, not just during the summer. UV rays can reach you on cloudy and cool days, reflecting off surfaces like water, cement, sand, and snow.

Epiphany Dermatology offers a full range of dermatological services, specializing in skin cancer prevention, screening, and treatment. To enhance patient care and promote skin health, they are developing an app that will provide users with real-time UV index updates for their location, estimate safe sun exposure time to avoid sunburn, and send timely reminders for sunscreen application.

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Project goals

• Design a UV index-tracking application that helps users protect themselves from the sun, with specific information and measurements based on their skin type
• Raise the awareness of sunburn, skin cancer, and UV-related info.

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UX Requirement

Business requirements:

Epiphany Dermatology recognizes the importance of this project for expanding its reach and impact globally. By developing this app, they aim to enhance user engagement and deliver personalized skincare insights, increasing global awareness about skin health.

User requirements:

The app will empower users to better manage their skin health and overall well-being. It will provide:

• UV Emissions Information: Real-time data on UV levels.
• Health Improvement: Tips and suggestions to optimize skin care based on UV exposure.

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Functional requirements:

To ensure a comprehensive and user-friendly experience, the app must include:

• UV Index Forecast: A tracker showing current and future UV index levels.
• Weather Information: A section providing relevant weather details.
• Reminder Notifications: Alerts for sunscreen application and other skincare reminders.
• Alerts and Tips: Notifications and advice tailored to users' UV exposure.
• Smartphone Compatibility: Designed specifically for smartphone use to ensure accessibility and ease of use.

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The Solution

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Design Sprint Overview

Duration: Three Weeks

1. Research (Week 1)

• Goal: Understand user needs.
• Tasks: Develop user personas, gather data, and conduct user interviews.

2. Understand (Week 1)

• Goal: Analyze and map user problems.
• Tasks: Create journey maps, empathy maps, and user flows.

3. Ideate (Week 2)

• Goal: Generate and explore solutions.
• Tasks: Brainstorm, sketch, create paper prototypes, and develop storyboards.

4. Decide (Week 2)

• Goal: Select and refine ideas.
• Tasks: Formulate hypotheses, prioritize ideas, and iterate on concepts.

5. Prototype (Week 3)

• Goal: Develop a testable prototype.
• Tasks: Build the prototype, conduct usability tests, and gather feedback.

6. Test (Week 3)

• Goal: Validate the prototype with users.
• Tasks: Test with real users, analyze feedback, and make improvements.

Outcome: A validated, user-tested prototype ready for further development.

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Data Analysis

While the goal was to create an app that accomplished the goals set out by the brief and keep the app within the MVP, the app also needed to create a simple and easy-to-use interface.

Competitive analysis: Give me insight into the industry to that your product or service belongs.

Bibliographic research: Any research requiring information to be gathered from published materials

Interviews: Reveals details about a topic, process, product, or service, directly from the perspective of a current or potential user.

Persons Interviewed: Three

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User Personas

Insights from Surveys and Interviews

Purpose: To identify user patterns and pain points, enabling deeper empathy and informed design decisions.

Key Findings:

• Patterns: Common behaviors, needs, and preferences observed among users.
• Pain Points: Major issues and frustrations experienced by users with current solutions.

Outcome: These insights helped in crafting detailed user personas and tailoring the app to better meet user needs and enhance their experience.

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User Journey Map: Emily's Experience

Purpose: To understand user expectations and experiences with the UV tracker app.

Journey Overview:

1. Situation: Emily is concerned about sun exposure and wants to protect her skin.
2. Discovery: Emily searches for a solution to monitor UV levels and get personalized sun exposure recommendations.
3. App Exploration: She finds the UV tracker app and explores its features:
   • UV Index Information: Receives real-time UV index for her location.
   • Exposure Time: Gets recommendations on safe sun exposure duration.
   • Sunscreen Recommendations: Finds guidance on suitable sunscreen types.

Outcome: The journey map highlights Emily’s key interactions with the app and helps ensure the app meets her needs effectively.

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