Inspiration
Being healthcare professionals, we frequently see patients struggling with polypharmacy — managing multiple medications prescribed by different providers. Long and complex medication names, different dosing rules, and poor coordination between care teams often lead to medication errors and poor adherence. We wanted to build something simple, personal, and reliable that helps patients integrate medication into their daily lives.
What it does
MediMate is a mockup prototype that demonstrates how a mobile app could:
- Consolidates all medications into a single, simplified list.
- Provides a personalized schedule with reminders and pill images.
- Tracks pill counts automatically so patients know when supplies are running low.
- Offers quick access to medication information (indications, dosing, side effects).
- Integrates with pharmacies/healthcare systems via NFC tap-to-sync, keeping providers updated and reducing errors.
How we built it
- Designed and developed high-fidelity mockups to visualize the user journey using Sketch.
- Focused on UI/UX design to ensure it’s simple for elderly patients and practical for providers.
- Created workflow screens (login via Singpass, medication list, schedule, pill counter, refill process).
- Incorporated design elements based on real patient scenarios to ensure relevance.
Challenges we ran into
- Balancing clinical complexity with a simple design
- Capturing the needs of patients, providers, and pharmacists in one workflow
- Showing feasibility without building a backend
Accomplishments that we're proud of
- Built a cohesive mockup that demonstrates the full patient journey.
- Created a design that is clinically relevant and grounded in real-world patient challenges.
- Showcased how MediMate could integrate with healthcare systems to improve safety and adherence.
What we learned
- Even a mockup can spark meaningful conversations with healthcare stakeholders
- The power of user-centered design in healthcare innovation
What's next for MediMate
- Build a working prototype connected to a secure backend
- Pilot with patients in clinical settings
- Explore integration with EMRs and pharmacy systems, and smart pill box system
- Expand with AI-driven adherence analytics and multilingual support
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