User Interface for Veterinary Device.
A new veterinary technology start up have developed sensors that can track the gait on animals (Canine and Equestrian) while walking. This technology can help to diagnose diseases and conditions that the animal maybe suffering from. The app that coincided with their technology needed to have a clean, attractive and professional design. By using Google Material Icons as a platform for my design I was able to create a professional yet personable interface to be used by Veterinarians as well as Canine and Equestrian Researchers.
User Centred Design.
This app requires the user to input vast amounts of data, which can make interacting with the app dull and laborious. By separating this data across a simple user flow, the app separates the data inputs into different groups which reduces the risk of human error. Clear, purposeful, iconography increases the legibility of the app for the user, especially as this system is being designed for international use. The instructional design of the iconography on the sensor discovery page directs the vet/researcher, ensuring that they attach the appropriate sensors to the correct leg of the subject.
Making Data Personable.
The primary function of this app is to collect data for research and diagnosis. It needed to have additional elements to bring a less clinical and more human feel to the design. In order to create personable data, I introduced an additional feature which allows users to take photos of the animal being examined. This creates a portfolio of previously examined animals - instead of a list - making the app feel personalised to the user. Images of previously examined animals have been used to separate the data inputs, while allowing for a more immersive experience for the user.
