The ViFi

Reimagining a healthcare platform for women

BACKGROUND

Moms spend an average of 97 hours a week on parenting responsibilities. Usually pulling from an empty well of time and energy.

The ViFi is an online resource that addresses the mental load and invisible barriers that make it hard for women to navigate the red tape of the healthcare system.

Project Overview

To construct an online women’s health hub that not only empowers moms but also democratizes access to invaluable healthcare resources for all women.

THE GOAL


TIMELINE

Nov - Jan 2023

3 months

CLIENT

The ViFi

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

  • helps ease the mental burden for women by providing a supportive space where woman can connect.

  • addresses the significant information gaps in women's health by providing a dedicated platform for comprehensive and reliable healthcare information.

  • promotes health equity by ensuring that women, regardless of their background or circumstances, have access to essential health resources and support.

MY ROLE

UX Research

User Testing

UX Design

Interaction Design

TEAM

2 Product Designers

1 Product Manager

USER RESEARCH

Women want to be informed

Women want to be informed and knowledgeable about their healthcare, but often feel overwhelmed and confused navigate the convoluted healthcare information available to them.

55%

don’t feel comfortable advocating for themselves in a clinical setting.

100%

use the internet as a resource for health related questions.

80%

feel they didn’t have enough knowledge of preventive care guidelines

A Woman’s Health Information Journey

USER PROBLEMS

But getting the right information is hard

Based on our user research, there are three significant problems that prevent women from feeling informed. Addressing these barriers requires a multifaceted approach that includes improving access to reliable information, combating misinformation, challenging societal taboos, and promoting health literacy and empowerment among women.

THE SOLUTION

Create an inclusive and trustworthy health hub that enables women to connect and gain clear actionable healthcare information.

WIREFRAMES & FLOWS

MVP that focus on building a cohesive health hub

Through wireframes and user flows we could form our platform skeleton. We prioritized the features of our MVP and created 3 product phases where I would hand off to the PM when each phase was complete.

DESIGN

Valued peer-to-peer knowledge sharing

The community forum on The ViFi provides a supportive space where women can connect, share experiences, and offer mutual support, fostering a sense of solidarity and empowerment. Additionally, the forum facilitates valuable peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and encourages open dialogue about various health topics, enhancing users' understanding and engagement with their own health and well-being.

Proactive healthcare management

Screening recommendations help women prioritize their health and incorporate preventive measures into their lifestyle. It serves as a reminder to schedule appointments and follow through with recommended tests, promoting overall health maintenance and disease prevention.

Better ways to connect with fellow women

In our approach, conversations are seen as building blocks of a supportive community, emphasizing genuine connections among women rather than transactional interactions with strangers. Under our paradigm, messaging is thoughtfully crafted to foster personal connections, ensuring that every interaction is relevant, personalized, and warmly received.

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