Pill Care - Medication Management, Made

Simple & Human

A mobile app that helps 
people manage daily medication routines with clarity, calm, 
and shared support.

Empowering daily habits 
through simplicity and trust.

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Overview

Pill Care is a mobile app designed to support daily medication routines in a calm, clear, and human way by combining practical medication management with emotional awareness and shared support.

who

Pill Care is built for people of all ages who manage daily medication, as well as for those who want to stay involved in someone else’s care, including teenagers, adults, seniors, and caregivers.

why

Medication is more than a task - 
it is part of everyday life, and when 
routines become confusing or overwhelming, people need a system that brings clarity, structure, and emotional reassurance into the process.

UX RESEARCH - Key Insights

Illustrative data representing qualitative trends, not exact statistics.

72%

Missed or Delayed Doses

‍Routine changes often lead to missed or postponed medication.

64%

Clinical Interfaces Cause Stress

‍Medical-looking apps increase anxiety rather than support.

77%

Calm Reminders Are Preferred

‍Users respond better to gentle nudges than alerts.

59%

Desire for Optional Sharing

Users want control over who sees their activity.

User Flow Prototype


Challenges

  • Missed routines:
    ‍    Medication is forgotten when schedules change.

  • Emotional friction:

    ‍    Medical-looking apps increase stress.

  • Control vs independence:

    ‍    Shared care can feel like supervision.

  • Lack of visibility:

    ‍    Users don’t always know what’s been taken.

Goals

  • Calm experience:

    ‍    Create a human, non-clinical interface.

  • Consistency without pressure:

    ‍    Support daily habits without guilt.

  • Shared care with trust:

    ‍    Enable connection without taking away control.

  • Clear visibility:

    ‍    Make medication status easy to see at a glance.

User Persona

  • Adam, 16 y.o.

  • Student

  • Lives at home

  • Manages daily medication

Adam takes daily medication but struggles with consistency. He wants independence - without feeling controlled.

“I want to handle my meds by myself - without feeling like I’m being watched.”

Goals

  • Take medication without reminders.

  • Feel independent and in control.

  • Keep his routine simple and stress-free.

FRUSTRATIONS

  • Forgets doses when routines change.

  • Feels pressured when being checked.

  • Finds medical apps overwhelming.

MOTIVATIONS

  • Wants to manage on his own.

  • Responds to positive feedback.

  • Prefers friendly digital tools.

SUPPORTING USER PERSONA

Caregiver - Supporting User

  • Maya, 44 y.o.

  • Mother

  • Lives with her son

  • Supports daily medication management

Maya supports Adam’s routine and worries when he’s alone.
She wants to stay involved - without feeling controlling.

“I need one bag that adapts to everything -not a different one for every part of my day.”

Goals

  • Make sure medication is taken daily.

  • Stay connected without controlling.

  • Feel reassured during the day.

FRUSTRATIONS

  • Doesn’t know if medication was taken.

  • Feels anxious without updates.

  • Finds medical apps cold or confusing.

MOTIVATIONS

  • Wants peace of mind.

  • Responds to clear information.

  • Prefers gentle reminders over alarms.

THE TENSION

Medication is not just a routine - it’s an emotional space between independence and care.

Adam

wants to manage on his own.

Maya

wants to know he’s okay.

Both

want safety - in different ways.

Adam

wants freedom.

Maya

wants certainty.

Both

are searching for balance.

Adam

Skips reminders to feel free.

Maya

checks again to feel calm.

Both

are trying to ease the pressure.

Adam

fears being controlled.

Maya

fears something might go wrong.

Both

Both are afraid of losing control.

Pill Care sits between them - not to control, but to support.

Visual Identity

Pill Care’s identity focuses on emotional safety and clarity. From sun to moon, 

it reflects continuous care - transforming a medical tool into a daily companion.

Logo

Typography

color palette

DAILY EXPERIENCE FLOW

Pill Care is designed as a daily rhythm rather than a rigid process.

The flow reflects an emotional journey, not merely a sequence of actions.

Opening & Onboarding

This phase introduces the product’s core idea and prepares the user for daily usethrough a calm and guided entry experience.

The illustrated style and soft color palette create emotional comfort and reduce clinical tension.

Setup & First Use

This phase focuses on account setup, partner connection, and the first interaction with the system.
The interface combines illustrated elements with clear form design to maintain warmth while 
guiding essential actions.

Add Medication & Active Home

Medications can be added by scanning or manual entry, enabling a quick and flexible setup.
The home screen reflects the daily routine through sun and moon indicators, along with a mood-based toggle that acknowledges user feedback.

Medication List

This screen provides a clear overview 
of active medications and remaining quantities, 
helping the user track treatments at a glance.

Feedback & Presence

The system reflects daily progress through 
immediate feedback and shows when support 
is connected.

Day–Night System

The interface gradually adapts throughout the day, shifting mood and contrast based on time.
Sun and moon indicators support orientation without relying on timestamps.

Partner Notifications

When a reminder is skipped, the connected partner receives a notification.
From there, they can call, send a message, or trigger a reminder for the user.

OUTCOME

A streamlined UX that guides users through a clear, modular customization flow with instant visual and price feedback — making the process feel simple, intuitive, and fully in control.

LEARNINGS

Designing with simplicity, step-by-step clarity, and immediate system feedback reduced user hesitation and improved decision-making throughout the customization flow.