SPOT
▋ 48hr design challenge organized by USYD SUEDE Society
▋ Year
2025
▋ Scope
Mobile App Design
▋ Type of Work
Uni Project
▋ Software
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop
▋ 48hr design challenge organized by USYD SUEDE Society
▋ Type of Work
Uni Project
▋ Year
2025
▋ Software
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop
▋ Scope
Mobile App Design
SPOT
▋ 48hr design challenge organized by USYD SUEDE Society
▋ Scope
Mobile App Design
▋ Software
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop
▋ Year
2025
▋ Type of Work
Uni Project
▋ PROBLEM STATEMENT
How might we support social media users in critically assessing medical information by strengthening digital media literacy, ensuring information is accessible and accurate, and addressing the tension between peer support and trust in credible sources?
How might we support social media users in critically assessing medical information by strengthening digital media literacy, ensuring information is accessible and accurate, and addressing the tension between peer support and trust in credible sources?
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
▋ THE PROBLEM
Social media platforms are filled with “health hacks” that replace professional advice for those with limited healthcare access.
▋ THE MISSION
Help people make decisions based on reliable information.
DEMO
DEMO
DEMO
▋ SOLUTION
An accessible app that validates information and supports critical thinking.
An accessible app that validates information and supports critical thinking.
▋ SOLUTION
An accessible app that validates information and supports critical thinking.
▋ FINAL USER FLOW
USER RESEARCH
USER RESEARCH
USER RESEARCH
▋ METHOD
Qualitative interviews | Online Ethnogrphy | Observations
▋ WHAT WE FOUND
Research reveals that users need tools that flag when content is playing on emotions, and content that feels engaging.
▋ USER NEEDS
Fact-check misperceptions
Education on how to find credible resources
Awareness of confirmation bias
▋OPPORTUNITIES
Fast, easy-to-digest information (mirroring TikTok/short-form content).
Community-driven tools where they can share experiences and learn together.
▋ USER PAIN POINTS
Vulnerability to misinformation
Limited ability to cross-check facts with professionals
Anxiety from contradictory advice and lack of reliable guidance
▋ USER NEEDS
Fact-check misperceptions
Education on how to find credible resources
Awareness of confirmation bias
▋OPPORTUNITIES
Fast, easy-to-digest information (mirroring TikTok/short-form content).
Community-driven tools where they can share experiences and learn together.
▋ USER PAIN POINTS
Vulnerability to misinformation
Limited ability to cross-check facts with professionals
Anxiety from contradictory advice and lack of reliable guidance
▋ USER NEEDS
Fact-check misperceptions
Education on how to find credible resources
Awareness of confirmation bias
▋OPPORTUNITIES
Fast, easy-to-digest information (mirroring TikTok/short-form content).
Community-driven tools where they can share experiences and learn together.
▋ USER PAIN POINTS
Vulnerability to misinformation
Limited ability to cross-check facts with professionals
Anxiety from contradictory advice and lack of reliable guidance
▋ INTERVIEW RESULTS | 30 participants
▋KEY THEMES DISCOVERED
Users are divided between valuing peer support vs distrusting community-driven platforms.
Comfort with using online platforms is linked to how clear and accessible information is.
Users prefer evidence based verification before believing health advice online, establishing trust by actively checking credibility and consistency across multiple sources
▋ INTERVIEW RESULTS | 30 participants
▋KEY THEMES DISCOVERED
Users are divided between valuing peer support vs distrusting community-driven platforms.
Comfort with using online platforms is linked to how clear and accessible information is.
Users prefer evidence based verification before believing health advice online, establishing trust by actively checking credibility and consistency across multiple sources
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
UI DESIGN SYSTEM
UI DESIGN SYSTEM
UI DESIGN SYSTEM
▋Predominantly blue colour scheme as it relates healthcare. Bright green and yellow accents to highlight key details.
▋Predominantly blue colour scheme as it relates healthcare. Bright green and yellow accents to highlight key details.
TARGET AUDIENCE
TARGET AUDIENCE
TARGET AUDIENCE
▋Our target users are Australians with limited access to healthcare who often turn to social media for quick medical advice.
▋Our target users are Australians with limited access to healthcare who often turn to social media for quick medical advice.
User Persona 1
User Persona 1
User Persona 1
User Persona 2
User Persona 2
User Persona 2
PROTOTYPING
PROTOTYPING
PROTOTYPING
▋AGILE USER TESTING
Think aloud method
▋Users revealed that too many icons were overwhelming, and four color categories felt contradictory. So we made changes to simplify the design.
▋Users revealed that too many icons were overwhelming, and four color categories felt contradictory. So we made changes to simplify the design.
▋Users revealed that too many icons were overwhelming, and four color categories felt contradictory. So we made changes to simplify the design.
JOYCE W. YIP
JOYCE W. YIP
JOYCE W. YIP