Anurag
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May - November 2024
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Project Overview
Spina Bifida is a type of 'neural tube defect (NTD)' - a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly during early fetal development.
The most severe form results in lifelong disabilities.
A chronic side effect is continence - the inability to control bladder/bowel movements.
ROLE
MY CONTRIBUTIONS
Survey Design
Research Analysis +Synthesis
Wireframing
UI/UX Design
We conducted a targeted research study with this patient group to design a 'tailored' health data and habit tracking app for their needs.
Problem Context
Imaging having to worry everyday about uncontrollable bowel movement. navigating life as an adult with goals, ambitions and responsiblities.
It really causes issues with
self-esteem
Traveling is a problem. You sometimes have to do self-catheterization or use an enema to relieve yourself.
Causes a lot of distress in personal/social lives and relationships.
Hampers professional engagements in the work place.
Have to remember to carry adult diapers/incontinence products for potential accidents.
Planning outfits is a pain. As an individual, your dressing sense becomes more functional than fashionable.
You stay mentally prepared because accidents can happen anywhere.
Even tracking water intake becomes a reality to avoid accidents.
Why can't patients use an existing, popular habit and goal tracking app?
This is what a spina bifida patient does over the course of a week to manage incontinence challenges.
It causes issues with self-esteem
Traveling is a problem. You sometimes have to do self-catheterization or use an enema to relieve yourself.
Causes a lot of distress in their personal/social lives and relationships.
Core Challenge
Solution Showcase
Hi-fidelity ui designs blocked due to NDA's. Case study undergoing updates
Let’s build something
exciting together :)
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Anurag Harishchandrakar
2025