Pilly
Meet Pilly, your friendly companion for medication management. Like Alexa for your pills, Pilly talks, expresses emotions, and becomes a universal visual language to make taking medication simple, safe, and engaging for everyone.
Design Assets
Pilly Logo
Product Design
Project Overview
The Challenge
The UCI Designathon challenged 257 competitors to “Reimagine how you interact with the world.” I chose to tackle medication management - a critical issue where traditional solutions often fail people with accessibility needs, leading to serious health consequences and loss of independence.
The Solution
Pilly reimagines medication management as an accessible, empowering experience. The interface combines universal design principles with a friendly mascot companion, making medication management feel less clinical and more like having a supportive friend by your side.
The Process
Conducted task-based usability testing with 10+ participants, including older adults and users with visual or motor impairments. Observed time-to-completion and error rates to identify usability barriers, then applied WCAG accessibility standards throughout the design process.
The Outcome
Earned 2nd place out of 257 competitors by presenting a research-driven, inclusive design solution to industry judges. Pilly demonstrates how thoughtful accessibility design can create real-world impact, making medication management clear, easy, and independent for everyone.
Meet Pilly, Your Companion
The Mascot
I created Pilly as a companion, a mascot that expresses emotion which I see as a universal language for all elders, children, and all backgrounds. Pilly transcends age, culture, and language barriers through intuitive visual expressions that everyone can understand.
We design with inclusivity, simplicity and safety in mind, taking into precautions and layers of safety to ensure medication management is accessible and secure for everyone.
Key Features
Smart Reminders
Intelligent notification system that adapts to user behavior and medication schedules.
Progress Tracking
Visual progress indicators and statistics to motivate users and show their adherence journey.
Gamification
Reward system with achievements and streaks to make medication adherence engaging and fun.
Voice & Expressions
Pilly talks and shows emotions through universal visual expressions that everyone can understand.
User Research Insights
Research Methodology
Key Findings
50% of users forget to take medications at least once a week
Traditional alarms are often ignored or dismissed
Users want to feel in control of their health journey
Visual feedback and progress tracking increase motivation
Users prefer friendly, conversational interfaces over clinical ones
Safety concerns are top priority for medication management
Design Principles
Make medication management feel empowering, not burdensome
Provide immediate feedback and clear progress indicators
Create a sense of achievement and celebration
Ensure the interface is accessible to all age groups
Prioritize safety through clear communication and error prevention
Use expression as universal visual language that transcends language barriers
Target Users
Older Adults
Need clear, simple interfaces with large text and intuitive navigation
Busy Professionals
Want quick, efficient medication management that fits their lifestyle
Caregivers
Need to monitor and support loved ones' medication adherence