Remi™ Alzheimer’s Health App
2022 Senior Thesis
Remi is a cognitive health and support app here to help navigate Alzheimers’s complicated journey with an immersive experience that provides support for caretakers. With Remi’s the latest innovations in technology and science it’s our goal to cut the projected amount of cases in the future by half and to continue to support Alzheimers researchers in the process.
Role
Research
Concept & Development
Ui Ux
3D & Motiongraphics
Brand Identity
Discovery
When working in innovation it's key to research current revelations in technology and ongoing research in the medical field. Alzheimer’s & dementia affects 5.8 million Americans this number is projected to increase to 7.1 million people by 2025. One of my greatest fears is the possibility of my grandpa or dad developing Alzheimer’s due to genetic risk. Not only is it difficult for the person suffering but it’s devastating for surrounding loved ones. Being mentally and physically active can significantly reduce the chance of developing MCI & improve cognitive abilities.
Innovation & Research
The Art’s Therapeutic Transformative Effects
Art therapy activities help boost cognitive function enhance communication, brain function and social interaction in people with dementia.
Retinal Imaging Technology Diagnoses Alzheimer’s
A noninvasive eye imaging to detect Alzheimer’s disease. Scans the retina to find neurotoxic beta-amyloid protein deposits that are associated with the disorder.
a chip in someone’s brain could help treat neurological disorders. Improved neural interface technology like Neuralink’s could help better study and treat severe neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s.
The Tech Invention That Could Cure Alzheimer’s
Emotionally Taxing / Useless Treatments / Connecting Challenging / Different for Everyone /
Emotionally Taxing / Useless Treatments / Connecting Challenging / Different for Everyone /
Caregiver Burnout & Depression
Research shows 83% of the help provided to those with Alzheimers comes from family members friends and other unpaid caregivers. Alzheimer's caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress.
Ethnographic Research Findings
Conducting ethnographic research was critical to the development of remi. This would ensure that what I was creating something that would make an impact. I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Sid and Craig who lost their loved one, Nancy, to Alzheimer’s after spent years caring for her at home. They vocalized many important aspects as to what it was like living and taking care of a family member battling Alzheimer’s. They highlighted how everyone's experience with Alzheimer's is vastly different from the next person and how quickly progression could be and slow for others. They emphasized how emotionally the last five years were practically hell. Also their frustrations with treatments being virtually useless. Speaking to this family was eye opening to how important Alzheimer's research is and how challenging it is to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s at home.
Experience Map
User Flow
The Story
When coming up with the conceptual of remi and how to convey a story I wanted to create southing thats universal and inclusive. Something that can evict emotion in a concise way. I began my storyboarding process with something as simple as a dot but realized how that something as simple as that can be used to tell a story.
Brand Strategy
The keywords I wanted my app to convey were clean, colorful, and user-friendly. The name Remi shorts to reminisce an often nostalgic recalling of experiences long past, these memories are important, it's what connects us. I wanted the brand name to be friendly and inviting same with colors. Contrast, mood, & color associations were important to the user experience.
Logo Type
Logo
The profile of the brain & cloud
Iconography
Ui Ux
The home screen is customizable with interchangeable widgets to fit individuals needs. Tap for the full breakdowns of statistics and progress.
Stay Up to date
Alzheimer’s research is ongoing keep up with the latest news in innovations, lifestyle and tips. Socializing is important so get involved in community events to get out of the house and participate in your local events.
You’re Not Alone
Caring for someone on this journey is very challenging time mentally & emotionally. Resources for mental and financial support are available 24/7.
