VitaFlow

Designing a cycle-tracking and birth-control reminder app to support women in navigating their health with confidence and compassion.

Role

UX/UI Designer · Research, Strategy, Interaction, Visual Design

Industry

Health & Wellness

Duration

1 months

Problem Statement

Many women rely on period-tracking and birth-control apps to manage their health, yet existing tools often feel overly clinical, confusing, or emotionally disconnected. Users struggle with inconsistent reminders, unclear cycle insights, and a lack of trustworthy, approachable health education.

Project Goals

  • Provide reliable birth-control reminders with flexible timing

  • Translate cycle data into easy-to-understand visual insights

  • Deliver gentle, educational guidance tailored to each cycle phase

  • Establish a warm, calming interface that reduces anxiety around health tracking

Research Insights

  • Users want a clean layout and predictable navigation — especially when tracking symptoms or timing medication.

  • Many users distrust generic health apps due to inconsistent or confusing information.

  • Emotional tone matters: women prefer interfaces that feel warm, safe, and non-judgmental.

  • Customizable reminders and supportive daily insights increase long-term engagement.

Problem Statement

Many women rely on period-tracking and birth-control apps to manage their health, yet existing tools often feel overly clinical, confusing, or emotionally disconnected. Users struggle with inconsistent reminders, unclear cycle insights, and a lack of trustworthy, approachable health education.

Project Goals

  • Provide reliable birth-control reminders with flexible timing

  • Translate cycle data into easy-to-understand visual insights

  • Deliver gentle, educational guidance tailored to each cycle phase

  • Establish a warm, calming interface that reduces anxiety around health tracking

Research Insights

  • Users want a clean layout and predictable navigation — especially when tracking symptoms or timing medication.

  • Many users distrust generic health apps due to inconsistent or confusing information.

  • Emotional tone matters: women prefer interfaces that feel warm, safe, and non-judgmental.

  • Customizable reminders and supportive daily insights increase long-term engagement.

a cell phone on a white block
a cell phone on a white block

Proposed Solutions

Period Tracking
  • Predict menstrual cycles, ovulation, and fertile windows using user-input data.

  • Send timely notifications about upcoming periods and expected symptoms.

Birth Control Reminders
  • Customizable reminders for pills, patches, injections, or other contraceptive methods.

  • Allow users to log adherence and visualize patterns over time.

Health Information Hub
  • Curated articles, tips, and infographics verified by healthcare professionals.

  • Topics include menstrual health, contraception options, mental well-being, and nutrition.

Telehealth Support
  • Connect users with healthcare professionals for personalized guidance, questions, and treatment recommendations.

Design Approach

  • Organized content into clear sections: cycle tracking, reminders, insights, and health education.

  • Built a soft, minimal visual identity to reduce stress and cognitive load.

  • Used warm colors and rounded shapes to create a comforting, human-centered feel.

  • Prioritized accessibility: readable typography, intuitive icons, and simplified flows.

  • Integrated educational microcopy to help users understand their symptoms and patterns.

Key Challenges

  • Creating reminders that feel helpful rather than intrusive.

  • Balancing medical accuracy with approachable, friendly wording.

  • Ensuring that sensitive health data is displayed clearly, responsibly, and without overwhelm.

  • Designing for users with varying cycle lengths, symptoms, and contraceptive routines.

Final Solution

  • A clean, intuitive dashboard for quick daily check-ins

  • Reliable birth-control reminders with customizable timing

  • Visual cycle predictions that are easy to understand

  • Gentle educational insights tailored to each phase

  • A warm, calming interface that supports emotional well-being

a cell phone on a table

Reflections

VitaFlow demonstrates how thoughtful UX design can transform health tracking into a more empathetic and empowering experience.

Through this project, I strengthened my skills in:

  • Research-driven decision making

  • Designing for emotional well-being

  • Creating accessible, human-centered digital products

Reflections

VitaFlow demonstrates how thoughtful UX design can transform health tracking into a more empathetic and empowering experience.

Through this project, I strengthened my skills in:

  • Research-driven decision making

  • Designing for emotional well-being

  • Creating accessible, human-centered digital products

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Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Email: kaceychen.design@gmail.com

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Email: kaceychen.design@gmail.com

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Email: kaceychen.design@gmail.com

©2025 by Kacey Chen

©2025 by Kacey Chen

©2025 by Kacey Chen