Amber - Award Winning Public Health App UI

In moments of public health crisis, most communication systems fail to deliver timely, relevant, and personalized information. The mobile-first app delivering real-time alerts, health data, and guidance. Winning the UI/UX Hackathon 2023 organized by PathCheck Foundation (MIT, Massachusetts) for its human-centered crisis design.

✦ Design a mobile-first experience for health alerts and crisis response
✦ Build a clear, trustworthy interface suitable for emergency use
✦Create components for real-time data, alerts, and health guidance
✦ Prioritize accessibility, speed, and emotional clarity

Date

2023-24

Tools

✺ Figma ✺ Adobe Creative Suite

The Process

1. Discovery & Research

We studied public health alert systems and mapped friction points from recent global health events. User interviews and competitor audits revealed gaps in speed, personalization, and emotional clarity.

2. UX Strategy & Design

We designed the full journey from onboarding to action, featuring real-time alerts, crowdsourced health data, personalized tips, and a map of nearby testing and crisis response centers.

3. Prototyping & Visual Design

The UI was built in Figma, optimized for low-bandwidth regions. Icons, color hierarchy, and visual feedback were all structured to minimize confusion and promote confidence under stress.

Impact

Amber was awarded first place at the MIT PathCheck 2023 UI/UX Hackathon, earning recognition for its clear, intuitive design under pressure, a scalable UX structure adaptable to various health scenarios, and its real-world readiness to support public health response systems.