Objective:

To develop a wearable device that simplifies medication adherence for patients with chronic illnesses—specifically diabetes—by improving the ease of medicine delivery and daily management.

Discovery Phase:

The candidate began by clarifying goals and assumptions. Diabetes was selected as the focus due to its global prevalence (~500M people affected) and need for constant medication and lifestyle monitoring. The target demographic was adults aged 20–60, with emphasis on affordability for low-to-middle-income users.

Current Solutions & Gaps:

• Pillboxes: Not suitable for insulin delivery and often forgotten.

• Phone Reminders: Easily snoozed or missed.

• Wearables: Lack features like glucose monitoring, dietary integration, and motivational elements.

Identified Pain Points:

• Forgetfulness and complex medication regimens

• Fear of needles/side effects

• Low motivation and lack of health literacy

User Personas:

1. Busy Working Parent (30–45 yrs)

Needs: Integration with meal planning, customizable alerts, gamification, and support features.

2. Cost-Conscious Diabetic (Low-income)

Needs: Affordable wearable, basic glucose monitoring, access to free educational resources, subsidized device programs.

3. Senior Diabetic (65+ yrs)

Needs: Easy-to-use interface, voice reminders, integration with healthcare providers.

Proposed Solution Features:

• Integrated Glucose Monitoring: Real-time, painless tracking with dosage guidance.

• Meal Logging & Reminders: Nutrition tracking, food-medicine interaction alerts.

• Activity Tracking: Personalized goals and gamification.

• Educational Resources: Personalized tips and motivational content.

• Social Support: Community and healthcare provider integration.

Design Considerations:

• Hardware: Comfortable, discreet, waterproof, long battery life.

• Software: Intuitive UI, data privacy (HIPAA compliant), integration with health apps.

• Scalability: Partnerships with insurance, pharmacies, and healthcare providers.

Prioritization Matrix: