ChemoBuddy
Role: UX/UI designer
Duration: January - February 2023
Project Goals
Going through chemotherapy can be lonely. ChemoBuddy aims to change that. Our goal was to create two separate experiences. One is for friends and families to “go bald” take a selfie without hair and write a message in support. The other is for the user who is about to go through chemotherapy treatment. This involves a homepage where they can read through messages and photos from all of their supporters.
Design Challenges
Privacy was a concern for supporters and participants who wanted to share personal messages with their posts.
Onboarding for supporters was taking too long
Supporters were forced to download a separate app in order to create a post
Family members without devices could not create a post
1.
Problem
Supporters wanted the ability to publicly share their support while creating a private message. Participants were frustrated that their accounts were public.
Solution
Privacy settings were designed for both particpants and supporters to decide who could view their posts.
2.
Problem
Forcing users to create an account and search for the person they were trying to support was not effective in rallying as many supporters as possible.
Solution
Create two ways to post. Once via a link, that directs users straight to the selfie-taking. The second is for those who create an account and search for the participant
3.
Problem
Users had to download a separate app in order to take the bald selfie thus deterring many supporters from completing their posts.
Solution
Working with representatives at Snapchat to allow us to use the filter inside the application without having to redirect users to download a separate app.
4.
Problem
Friends and family (especially kids) who don’t have mobile devices can’t create a post.
Solution
Users without an account can use another person’s account and change their name during the posting process.
Design System
We created a simple design system with components, colors, and typefaces to keep the designs consistent throughout the app.
Conclusion
Working on this app involved collaboration and multiple stages of iteration. The end product offers users a great way to support those going through one of the most challenging times of their life in a way that is comfortable and approachable. In addition, those going through chemotherapy treatment do not have to feel alone as they walk through their journey.
