Role
UX/UI Designer, Researcher
Core Focus
UX Research & Strategy, Health & Wellness, Mobile App Design
Year
12 weeks (Fall 2025)
CareCircle is an accessibility-first super-app designed to consolidate essential daily services - grocery ordering, ride scheduling, medication management, and bill payments - into one simplified, intuitive platform for older adults and digitally overwhelmed users.
This end-to-end UX case study explores how inclusive design principles can create commercially viable solutions that restore confidence and independence in using technology.
What's CareCircle?
The Problem
Why CareCircle exists
"When my mother needs to order groceries, she gets confused between apps, payment systems, and confirmations. Neither of my parents feels tech-savvy by choice—they simply never expected technology to require this much effort."
The Core Question
What if the problem isn't that older adults can't use technology, but that technology was never designed with them in mind?
Solution
A job portal app should prioritize user experience and safety by including a strong filtering system for easy job searching based on individual preferences.The app should sync with employer databases for accurate job listings and provide personalized suggestions based on user preferences and search history.
Takeaway
The app's success was due in part to its user-centric design process. The team conducted extensive research and user testing to ensure that the app met users' needs and preferences, resulting in a highly effective and user-friendly platform.