Epistellar
A preventative wearable empowering individuals with epilepsy
through real-time monitoring for enhanced safety and independence.
Case Study
7 min read
My Role
Product Designer
My Role
Product Designer
My Role
Product Designer
Timeline
2024
Timeline
2024
Timeline
2024
Tools
Figma | Arduino | Intensive User Research | Miro | Blender | Twinmotion | Solidworks
Tools
Figma | Arduino | Intensive User Research | Miro | Blender | Twinmotion | Solidworks
Tools
Figma | Arduino | Intensive User Research | Miro | Blender | Twinmotion | Solidworks
Project Type
Healthcare Device, Educational Product, UX Design, UX Research
Project Type
Healthcare Device, Educational Product, UX Design, UX Research
Project Type
Healthcare Device, Educational Product, UX Design, UX Research
Let's dive into the journey I followed to reach the destination.
Background
Background
Epistellar
Epistellar
A healthcare wearable which designed for community.
Project Statement
To empower individuals living with epilepsy to live without limitations, this project seeks to improve safety and increase independence through an innovative wearable experience solution. This project will provide people ability to move independently through their world, providing support and security for which normally a human companion would be necessary.
Project Statement
To empower individuals living with epilepsy to live without limitations, this project seeks to improve safety and increase independence through an innovative wearable experience solution. This project will provide people ability to move independently through their world, providing support and security for which normally a human companion would be necessary.
Project Statement
To empower individuals living with epilepsy to live without limitations, this project seeks to improve safety and increase independence through an innovative wearable experience solution. This project will provide people ability to move independently through their world, providing support and security for which normally a human companion would be necessary.
The Problem
Epilepsy patients can face critical safety issues after a seizure, impacting their independence and leading to social isolation. The lack of awareness in society further increases the risks they face.
The Problem
Epilepsy patients can face critical safety issues after a seizure, impacting their independence and leading to social isolation. The lack of awareness in society further increases the risks they face.
The Problem
Epilepsy patients can face critical safety issues after a seizure, impacting their independence and leading to social isolation. The lack of awareness in society further increases the risks they face.
The Solution and Value
Detect Fall, Notify Relatives, Provide First Aid with QR Code
1 | This innovative wearable experience solution detects fall-related seizures 2| Alerts emergency contacts 3| Provides hyper-personalized first aid steps, to build a supportive community to solve the lack of adequate support during seizures in public spaces.
The Solution and Value
Detect Fall, Notify Relatives, Provide First Aid with QR Code
1 | This innovative wearable experience solution detects fall-related seizures 2| Alerts emergency contacts 3| Provides hyper-personalized first aid steps, to build a supportive community to solve the lack of adequate support during seizures in public spaces.
The Solution and Value
Detect Fall, Notify Relatives, Provide First Aid with QR Code
1 | This innovative wearable experience solution detects fall-related seizures 2| Alerts emergency contacts 3| Provides hyper-personalized first aid steps, to build a supportive community to solve the lack of adequate support during seizures in public spaces.
Epistellar
A healthcare wearable which designed for community.
Project Statement
To empower individuals living with epilepsy to live without limitations, this project seeks to improve safety and increase independence through an innovative wearable experience solution. This project will provide people ability to move independently through their world, providing support and security for which normally a human companion would be necessary.
Project Statement
To empower individuals living with epilepsy to live without limitations, this project seeks to improve safety and increase independence through an innovative wearable experience solution. This project will provide people ability to move independently through their world, providing support and security for which normally a human companion would be necessary.
The Problem
Epilepsy patients can face critical safety issues after a seizure, impacting their independence and leading to social isolation. The lack of awareness in society further increases the risks they face.
The Problem
Epilepsy patients can face critical safety issues after a seizure, impacting their independence and leading to social isolation. The lack of awareness in society further increases the risks they face.
The Solution and Value
Detect Fall, Notify Relatives, Provide First Aid with QR Code
1 | This innovative wearable experience solution detects fall-related seizures 2| Alerts emergency contacts 3| Provides hyper-personalized first aid steps, to build a supportive community to solve the lack of adequate support during seizures in public spaces.
The Solution and Value
Detect Fall, Notify Relatives, Provide First Aid with QR Code
1 | This innovative wearable experience solution detects fall-related seizures 2| Alerts emergency contacts 3| Provides hyper-personalized first aid steps, to build a supportive community to solve the lack of adequate support during seizures in public spaces.
Methodology
Methodology
Methodology
Methodology
While creating Epistellar, I used the Double Diamond methodology developed by the Design Council.
While creating Epistellar, I used the Double Diamond methodology developed by the Design Council.
Before starting the design process, I explored various electric car interfaces to understand industry standards and observed their pros and cons.
Before starting the design process, I explored various electric car interfaces to understand industry standards and observed their pros and cons.
User Research Plan
User Research Plan
User Research Plan
User Research Plan
User Research Plan
I collected data from users to serve a broader group, enhancing their usability experience.
I collected data from users to serve a broader group, enhancing their usability experience.
I collected data from users to serve a broader group, enhancing their usability experience.
50 million
people affected by epilepsy worldwide
more than
During a seizure, individuals may temporarily lose consciousness, sensation, or motor control, leading to falls or, in severe cases, death (CDC)
Epistellar is creating value in here!
50 million
people affected by epilepsy worldwide
more than
During a seizure, individuals may temporarily lose consciousness, sensation, or motor control, leading to falls or, in severe cases, death (CDC)
Epistellar is creating value in here!
Surveys
Surveys
Surveys
Surveys
Surveys
Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected, and intensive user research shaped the product's path.
Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected, and intensive user research shaped the product's path.
Two surveys were conducted, collecting data from over 45 participants.
Two surveys were conducted, collecting data from over 45 participants.
One survey focused on the disorder, while the other focused on behaviors and pain points.
20 epilepsy patients
Out of 30 participants,
26%
of them constantly experience falls during their seizures, and 33.3% sometimes experience falls.
90%
have safety concern
43%
every time need assistance after seizure
According to the second survey results
20 epilepsy patients
Out of 30 participants,
26%
of them constantly experience falls during their seizures, and 33.3% sometimes experience falls.
90%
have safety concern
43%
every time need assistance after seizure
According to the second survey results
Interviews
Interviews
Interviews
Interviews
Interviews
I interviewed 5 people, 3 parents and 2 patients, & gathered novel data.
I interviewed 5 people, 3 parents and 2 patients, & gathered novel data.
To understand the main problems, technological needs and behaviors during & after a seizure.
Key Insights
Key Insights
Key Insights
Key Insights
Key Insights
Some of the results were unexpected, offering new insights and perspectives.
Some of the results were unexpected, offering new insights and perspectives.
Safety & Injury
No awareness about epilepsy.
Memory Problems
Persona
Persona
Persona
Persona
Personas created as a synthesis of the data.
Personas created as a synthesis of the data.
After the initial sketches and wireframes, I tested the product in a car buck. This helped us refine the project by identifying what is accessible and what is not.
Creating personas and a journey map helped me better understand user’s pain points and identify ways to solve the problem within my limited resources.
After the initial sketches and wireframes, I tested the product in a car buck. This helped us refine the project by identifying what is accessible and what is not.
Persona
Persona
Personas created as a synthesis of the data.
Creating personas and a journey map helped me better understand user’s pain points and identify ways to solve the problem within my limited resources.
CHRISTINA M.
Housekeeper, patient
Age
Social Life
Epilepsy Type
Epilepsy Duration
Pain Points
Goals
Needs
"I'm afraid of having kids because I might forget them too. I fear losing all my memories."
35 years
5 years
Unaware seizures, during sleep
Loss of consciousness, shaking
Fear of forgetting her long term memory
Anxiety about safety
Not a social life
Introverted
Living alone
Enhance memory
Feel secure in daily activities and work environment.
Tools to enhance safety during and after seizures.
Technology to manage memory lapses
Main Target
AMANDA R.
social worker, mother
Age
Social Life
Epilepsy Type
Epilepsy Duration
Pain Points
Goals
Needs
"I'm scared that she might stop breathing or hurt herself during a seizure. I feel the need to be with her constantly."
40 years
More than 10 years
Seizures occur during daily life activities.
Constant worry about her daughter's health and safety.
Limited social life and personal time.
Not a strong social life
Busy
Successful
Ensure her daughter's quality of life and safety.
Safety and Security
Awareness from people
A person with epilepsy who wants to live life fully.
A family member who doesn’t want to leave her child alone due to the fear of losing them.
Strangers on the street who want to help but don't know how.
CHRIS K.
Stranger
Age
Social Life
Pain Points
Goals
Needs
"I wanna help people, but I do not know how to help."
28 years
Do not know how to help Epileptic person
Learn more about invisible disorders, and learn how to help people
Not a strong social life
Busy
Successful
Tools that help him to support his learning journey
CHRISTINA’S USER JOURNEY
Scenario:
Christina experiences a severe seizure that leaves her unable to understand what’s happening. After waking up, she struggles to use her phone to seek help due to her memory lapses and confusion.
Before the Seziure
1
Christina goes about her day as usual, preparing for work and managing her household tasks.
2
Christina experiences a seizure at home during her sleep. The seizure is severe enough that it leaves her disoriented and confused for a significant period.
During Seziure
3
Christina wakes up and realizes something is wrong. She tries to seek help by calling someone but finds herself unable to use her phone due to her confusion.
4
After about an hour of confusion and frustration, Christina finally figures out how to use her phone. She manages to call for help, but by then, the situation has been prolonged.
After Seizure
5
Once help arrives, Christina receives the assistance she needs. She reflects on the experience and realizes the need for better safety measures and support systems.
OPPORTUNUTIES:
Emergency Response Tools: Implement an easy-to-use emergency response system or wearable device that can alert others if Christina experiences a seizure and is unable to call for help.
Enhanced Memory Aids
Support Network: Build a support network for Christina that includes resources and community connections to offer emotional support
PAIN POINTS:
Difficulty remembering recent events, tasks, or how to use essential tools like her phone, especially after a seizure.
Risk of not being able to seek help or take appropriate actions during or immediately after a seizure due to confusion.
Lack of Awareness on How to Help During Seizures Leads to Social Isolation
“I don’t know what is happening. How should I use this phone?
“ I need to call my mother.”
4
5
3
2
1
“What did I injure during the seizure? How can I protect myself?”
“My work keeps me busy. I love my coworkers.”
CHRISTINA’S USER JOURNEY
Scenario:
Christina experiences a severe seizure that leaves her unable to understand what’s happening. After waking up, she struggles to use her phone to seek help due to her memory lapses and confusion.
Before the Seziure
1
Christina goes about her day as usual, preparing for work and managing her household tasks.
2
Christina experiences a seizure at home during her sleep. The seizure is severe enough that it leaves her disoriented and confused for a significant period.
During Seziure
3
Christina wakes up and realizes something is wrong. She tries to seek help by calling someone but finds herself unable to use her phone due to her confusion.
4
After about an hour of confusion and frustration, Christina finally figures out how to use her phone. She manages to call for help, but by then, the situation has been prolonged.
After Seizure
5
Once help arrives, Christina receives the assistance she needs. She reflects on the experience and realizes the need for better safety measures and support systems.
OPPORTUNUTIES:
Emergency Response Tools: Implement an easy-to-use emergency response system or wearable device that can alert others if Christina experiences a seizure and is unable to call for help.
Enhanced Memory Aids
Support Network: Build a support network for Christina that includes resources and community connections to offer emotional support
PAIN POINTS:
Difficulty remembering recent events, tasks, or how to use essential tools like her phone, especially after a seizure.
Risk of not being able to seek help or take appropriate actions during or immediately after a seizure due to confusion.
Lack of Awareness on How to Help During Seizures Leads to Social Isolation
“I don’t know what is happening. How should I use this phone?
“ I need to call my mother.”
4
5
3
2
1
“What did I injure during the seizure? How can I protect myself?”
“My work keeps me busy. I love my coworkers.”
OPPORTUNUTIES:
Emergency Response Tools: Implement an easy-to-use emergency response system or wearable device that can alert others if Christina experiences a seizure and is unable to call for help.
Enhanced Memory Aids
Support Network: Build a support network for Christina that includes resources and community connections to offer emotional support
PAIN POINTS:
Difficulty remembering recent events, tasks, or how to use essential tools like her phone, especially after a seizure.
Risk of not being able to seek help or take appropriate actions during or immediately after a seizure due to confusion.
Lack of Awareness on How to Help During Seizures Leads to Social Isolation
“I don’t know what is happening. How should I use this phone?
“ I need to call my mother.”
4
5
3
2
1
“What did I injure during the seizure? How can I protect myself?”
“My work keeps me busy. I love my coworkers.”
CHRISTINA M.
Housekeeper, patient
Age
Social Life
Epilepsy Type
Epilepsy Duration
Pain Points
Goals
Needs
"I'm afraid of having kids because I might forget them too. I fear losing all my memories."
35 years
5 years
Unaware seizures, during sleep
Loss of consciousness, shaking
Fear of forgetting her long term memory
Anxiety about safety
Not a social life
Introverted
Living alone
Enhance memory
Feel secure in daily activities and work environment.
Tools to enhance safety during and after seizures.
Technology to manage memory lapses
Main Target
AMANDA R.
social worker, mother
Age
Social Life
Epilepsy Type
Epilepsy Duration
Pain Points
Goals
Needs
"I'm scared that she might stop breathing or hurt herself during a seizure. I feel the need to be with her constantly."
40 years
More than 10 years
Seizures occur during daily life activities.
Constant worry about her daughter's health and safety.
Limited social life and personal time.
Not a strong social life
Busy
Successful
Ensure her daughter's quality of life and safety.
Safety and Security
Awareness from people
A person with epilepsy who wants to live life fully.
A family member who doesn’t want to leave her child alone due to the fear of losing them.
Strangers on the street who want to help but don't know how.
CHRIS K.
Stranger
Age
Social Life
Pain Points
Goals
Needs
"I wanna help people, but I do not know how to help."
28 years
Do not know how to help Epileptic person
Learn more about invisible disorders, and learn how to help people
Not a strong social life
Busy
Successful
Tools that help him to support his learning journey
Feasibility Analysis
Feasibility Analysis
Feasibility Analysis
Feasibility Analysis
Feasibility Analysis
The research results and feasibility analysis changed my direction.
The research results and feasibility analysis changed my direction.
The research results and feasibility analysis changed my direction.
After Research and Feasibility Analysis I changed my direction
FEASIBLE
NOT FEASIBLE
Electrodermal Activity
Sleep Monitor
Creating mobile app and connecting it to sensor
Adding so many sensors
Hyper-personalized first aid steps
Fall sensor
Sending notification to emergency contact
Peripheral Temperature Sensor
MVP Map
MVP Map
MVP Map
MVP Map
MVP Map
The MVP map played a pivotal role in shaping my strategic direction.
The MVP map played a pivotal role in shaping my strategic direction.
The MVP map played a pivotal role in shaping my strategic direction.
How it works?
How it works?
How it works?
How it works?
How it works?
User will be able to wear the device in their daily life.
If a person with epilepsy experiences a seizure in public, Epistellar will send an alert.
Upon receiving the alert, Epistellar will send a message to the person's contacts.
Bystanders can scan the Epistellar device's code for first aid training.
The prototype was created in SolidWorks, rendered in Twinmotion and 3D printed.
A fall detection sensor was integrated into the product, enabling email notifications to be sent to relatives via Google servers.
3D visuals were created in Blender and integrated into the website.
User will be able to wear the device in their daily life.
If a person with epilepsy experiences a seizure in public, Epistellar will send an alert.
Upon receiving the alert, Epistellar will send a message to the person's contacts.
Bystanders can scan the Epistellar device's code for first aid training.
The prototype was created in SolidWorks, rendered in Twinmotion and 3D printed.
A fall detection sensor was integrated into the product, enabling email notifications to be sent to relatives via Google servers.
3D visuals were created in Blender and integrated into the website.
2 Usability Tests Conducted
2 Usability Tests Conducted
2 Usability Tests Conducted
2 Usability Tests Conducted
2 Usability Tests Conducted
After the first test, iterations were made based on the feedback. The second usability test ensured that everything was functioning as intended.The MVP map played a pivotal role in shaping my strategic direction.
After the first test, iterations were made based on the feedback. The second usability test ensured that everything was functioning as intended.The MVP map played a pivotal role in shaping my strategic direction.
After the first test, iterations were made based on the feedback. The second usability test ensured that everything was functioning as intended.The MVP map played a pivotal role in shaping my strategic direction.
After the first test, iterations were made based on the feedback. The second usability test ensured that everything was functioning as intended.The MVP map played a pivotal role in shaping my strategic direction.
Most of them stated that after using the product, it helped them become more aware of this disorder.
%86 User Satisfaction
7+
people tested the product
Journey
Journey
Journey
Journey
Journey
Challenges
changing directions, limitations..
The biggest challenge for me is not thinking so complex, as I found more data on the disorder, my solution developed itself but I needed to aware of the resources that I have.
The biggest challenge for me is not thinking so complex, as I found more data on the disorder, my solution developed itself but I needed to aware of the resources that I have.
The biggest challenge for me is not thinking so complex, as I found more data on the disorder, my solution developed itself but I needed to aware of the resources that I have.
The biggest challenge for me is not thinking so complex, as I found more data on the disorder, my solution developed itself but I needed to aware of the resources that I have.
The biggest challenge for me is not thinking so complex, as I found more data on the disorder, my solution developed itself but I needed to aware of the resources that I have.
Engineering side of the 3D product
Engineering side of the 3D product
Engineering side of the 3D product
Engineering side of the 3D product
Engineering side of the 3D product
Sensitive Interviews
Sensitive Interviews
Sensitive Interviews
Sensitive Interviews
Sensitive Interviews
Technical Side of the wearable
Technical Side of the wearable
Technical Side of the wearable
Technical Side of the wearable
Technical Side of the wearable
What I learned?
Product Management
Product Management
Product Management
Product Management
Product Delivery
Product Delivery
Product Delivery
Product Delivery
The Value of Research
The Value of Research
The Value of Research
The Value of Research
Project Management
Project Management
Project Management
Project Management
What is next?
story is not over yet
Developing Epistellar More with adding GPS feature
Iterating the wearable design for a more minimal look
Add more sensors to monitor triggers
By analyzing this data with machine learning, I aim to enable pre-seizure detection
Developing Epistellar More with adding GPS feature
Iterating the wearable design for a more minimal look
Add more sensors to monitor triggers
By analyzing this data with machine learning, I aim to enable pre-seizure detection
Developing Epistellar More with adding GPS feature
Iterating the wearable design for a more minimal look
Add more sensors to monitor triggers
By analyzing this data with machine learning, I aim to enable pre-seizure detection
Developing Epistellar More with adding GPS feature
Iterating the wearable design for a more minimal look
Add more sensors to monitor triggers
By analyzing this data with machine learning, I aim to enable pre-seizure detection
