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Pill on Time

Visual Design

Product Design

Designed a smart medical dispenser system to improve medication adherence for long-term patients. The project integrates a physical pillbox, a mobile app, and a light-based reminder system, with a strong focus on accessibility through voice and touch interaction.

Pill on Time

Product Design

PERSONA

Motivations

Stay present for family

95%

Never miss a single dose

92%

Feel in control of her health

88%

Reduce daily cognitive load

80%

Communicate clearly with doctors

74%

Personality Spectrum

Spontaneous

Methodical

Risk-Tolerant

Cautious

Tech-Averse

Tech-Savvy

Environment

At Home

Kitchen counter is her dedicated 'medication station'. Evening alarm is set firmly for 11 PM.

At Work

Keeps a backup pill case in her desk drawer; uses calendar blocks to protect her lunch break.

At the Clinic

Brings a comprehensive handwritten log of medications, doses, and recent symptoms each visit.

On the Go

Relies heavily on iPhone reminders while traveling; pre-packs all medication with labeled bags.

Device Split

Mobile 60%

Desktop 30%

Tablet 10%

Lisa

46 years old

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Office Manager

Lisa is a 46-year-old office manager who balances a demanding career, family responsibilities, and three chronic health conditions diagnosed in her early 40s. While she's comfortable with technology, she's easily overwhelmed by complex UIs and prefers clear, forgiving interfaces. She values reliability above all else.

3 Chronic

Conditions

5 Daily

Medications

1× / Day

Check-ins

Personality

Methodical

Cautious

Family-Focused

Routine-Driven

Health-Conscious

I need to take medication every night. Middle-aged people have many worries. I hope life can be a little simpler.

Key Behaviors

Daily Patterns

Alarm Triggers Medication

Make Alarm ahead half hours.

Clean Spoon Ritual

Always uses a fresh measuring spoon for liquid medication; hygiene is non-negotiable.

Weekly Pill Organizer

Prepares a full week of pills every Sunday to prevent double-doses or missed days.

Staggered Phone Reminders

Sets 2–3 offset phone alarms for different medications spread throughout the day.

Side-Effect Notebook

Keeps a small notebook beside her bed to log unusual symptoms or reactions.

Doctor Prep Lists

Writes down questions and recent symptoms before every medical appointment.

Frustrations & Barriers

Routine Disruptions

Forgetting medication when daily schedule is interrupted by travel or family obligations.

Medical Jargon Overload

Overwhelmed by complex prescription terminology; wishes information were written in plain language.

Polypharmacy Confusion

Managing multiple medications with different schedules, food rules, and dosing windows causes daily stress.

Side Effect Anxiety

Constantly worried about long-term interactions but unsure which sources to actually trust.

Fragmented Health Records

Medication history scattered across paper notes, apps, and hospital portals — nothing is unified.

PAINPOINT & VISION

Healthcare Tech

Hardware + Software

UX Research 2024

Smart Med-Dispenser System

Designed for long-term patients to ensure medication adherence through a seamless integration of hardware and software.

Painpoints & Goals

Establish Habits:

Helping users build sustainable medication routines.

Rational Design:

Transforming complex schedules into user-friendly interactions.

Health Recovery:

Aiming for better treatment outcomes through consistency.

Core Features

Pillbox + App

Synchronized hardware and mobile tracking.

Light Reminders

Visual cues for timely intake.

Inclusive Design

Voice and touch-based accessibility.

All features comply with HIPAA and FDA Class II medical device standards.

THE USER FLOW DIAGRAM

INTERFACES

MY PILL BOX DESIGN

My idea is very simple. I think the pill box is Pill's home, and my idea of a home is very simple: a rectangular parallelepiped and a cylindrical chimney. For me, I don’t want my medicine box to be very eye-catching, because when I see it I feel bitter. On the contrary, the shape of my home is warm and sweet.

Creating Low-Fi UI in Figma

Welcome to Pill on Time

Please Click or say “ lets Start” to begin

Lets Start

Have you used Pill on Time before?

You can say ‘yes’ or ‘no’

Yes

Would you like me to check the dispenser or set the reminder alarm?

You can say “check dispenser” or “Set the reminder or “No”

Set reminder

Check dispenser

I’m going to check the dispenser now

Please wait for few seconds

The dispenser is full. Do you wan to set reminder for tonight?

Yes

You can say “yes” or “no”

The dispenser is partially full.

Lets fill the dispenser

The dispenser is empty

Lets fill the dispenser

I have rotated to Monday. Please add the medication for Monday.

Say ‘Im done’ when you are finished

I'm done

The dispenser is all full now, should I set an alarm for tonight?

You can say ‘yes’ or ‘no’

Yes

What time would you like it to be? Please note that the medication will take effect after one hour, so it should be taken in advance.

you can say the time you want to take medicine

I've already set your reminder on 11pm for tonight.

Thank you for using pill on time

wishing you a sweet dream.

Thank you for using pill on time

wishing you a sweet dream.

Thank you for using pill on time

wishing you a sweet dream.

Pill on Time can remind you when to take your medications

Do you want to fill the dispenser now?

Pill on Time can remind you when to take your medications

Do you want to fill the dispenser now?

Pill on Time can remind you when to take your medications

Do you want to fill the dispenser now?

you can say “I wan to fill dispenser now” or “ I’ll do it later”

I’ ll do it later

I want to fill dispenser now

OK. I’ll check back later in 30 minutes.

30:00

You need to take your medication. You can say I am done after you take medicine, or If you need to take it later, you can say I need to take medicine later .

I need to take medicine later

I am done

Okay, I've set a 10-minute timer for you.