Health Assistant
Personalizing Wellness Through Emotional Intelligence
VitaGuide is an AI-powered voice & AR powered health assistant designed specifically for active aging individuals managing chronic conditions like pre-diabetes, thyroid disorders, and hypertension.
Timeline
4 Weeks
Team
Group Project
Role
UI/UX Designer
Platform
Mobile Application
The Challenge
Problem Statement
Solution
Voice-first approach eliminates the need for extensive touch interactions. Users can simply talk to the assistant making health management frictionless.
Tailors its recommendations based on real-time biometrics (via wearables) and user inputs.
A voice-first, conversational experience that provides real-time, personalized reminders and habit reinforcement based on user preferences and health data. Instead of just alerting users, it engages in motivational coaching
Struggle to maintain consistent habits for nutrition, exercise, and medication adherence due to forgetfulness, lack of motivation, or overwhelming information.
Complex, screen-based health apps difficult to navigate due to vision impairment, dexterity issues, or cognitive overload.
Generic health advice doesn’t always fit the individual’s condition, lifestyle, and preferences, making it hard to implement meaningful changes.
Discovery Phase
Quantitative Research
Competitive Analysis
Feature
Alexa (health)
Lark Health
Fitbit Coach
Headspace
Voice first AI coaching
Chronic condition focus
Personalized meal plans & food logging
Pro active movement nudges
Qualitative Research
Interview Questions
01.
Participants wanted support that adapts to their emotional state rather than enforcing strict routines.
06.
Users felt more confident when routines were visually demonstrated rather than explained through text.
02.
Managing chronic conditions felt mentally exhausting and emotionally overwhelming, especially when routines were disrupted.
03.
Most health apps overwhelming due to dense screens, excessive data, and constant tracking requirements.
05.
Participants associated voice interactions with comfort, reassurance, and reduced stress—especially during moments of low motivation.
04.
existing apps offered “one-size-fits-all” advice that didn’t consider cultural food habits, energy levels, or daily constraints.
Customer Journey
User Persona
Goals
Manage Health Proactively – Wants an easy way to track blood sugar levels, diet, and exercise without feeling overwhelmed.
Stay Active & Independent – Prefers natural ways to maintain energy and prevent health complications.
Build Sustainable Habits – Needs motivation for daily walks, yoga, and a balanced diet.
Simplify Routine Tasks – Wants medication reminders and easy access to healthy meal suggestions.
Feel Supported but Not Dependent – Prefers technology that assists without making her feel like a burden to family.
Pain Points
Forgetfulness – Sometimes misses medication or skips meals due to an irregular schedule.
Confusing Health Information – Feels overwhelmed by online advice and conflicting dietary suggestions.
Lack of Motivation – Struggles to maintain consistent exercise habits without encouragement.
Tech Fatigue – Finds most health apps too complicated and prefers voice-based interaction.
Emotional Isolation – Wants a supportive system that engages her, rather than just reminding her.
Meera Sharma
Age: 58
Location: Pune, India
Occupation: Retired school teacher
Health Conditions: Pre-diabetes, hypothyroidism
Tech Comfort Level: Moderate (uses voice assistants & WhatsApp but avoids complex apps)
Daily routine and health tracking
Awareness & Onboarding
Motivation & Engagement
Family & caregiver support
Long term well being
Installs VitalGuide with help from her daughter
Continues using VitalGuide for guidance and support.
Uses voice commands for meal suggestions,
Skips a walk but later asks for a progress update.
Conversational & Adaptive
Motivational Coaching
Seamless
AR Integration
Design Solution
Solution
Ui Screens
"Let Vita Guide you to a healthier you—just ask, and I’ll take care of the rest!"
Health Tips
All
Sleep
Exercise
Stress
Ask us anything!
want to loose weight? ask vita for a workout routine.
How to get better sleep
Tips for creating a routine
The benefits of walking
Why it's important to move
How to manage stress
Ways to reduce stress in your life
NEW HABITS FOR YOU
when to sleep?
Take the stairs
How to Meditate?
Get a good sleep
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Arun Singh
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Joined on Jan 2022
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Allergies
Peanuts, berries
Past diagnosis
diabetes, hyper tension (2017)
Vaccinations
All cleared!
Visits
13 in last 2 years
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Clinical History
Adjusts recommendations through real-time user data
Hey Vita! What should I eat for breakfast today?
Vita
Conversational, voice-first approach
VitaGuide is an AI and AR powered health assistant designed for active aging individuals managing chronic conditions like pre-diabetes, thyroid disorders, and hypertension. It provides personalized, voice-driven coaching on nutrition, exercise, medication adherence, and stress management while integrating AR-powered food monitoring for smarter meal choices.
A personalized health hub that keeps everything in one place, from clinical history to connections. Designed to make users feel seen, not just tracked.
Vita uses conversational AI to give guidance that feels human, not robotic. It learns from your habits, preferences, and goals over time.
A clean snapshot of your health and medication — easy to understand, easy to update, and designed to make your information feel yours.
Results & Impact
What I Learned
Vita Guise taught me how to design with empathy — not just usability. Translating emotions into UX decisions helped me understand how to build trust, consistency, and warmth into digital wellness experiences.”