Migraines are a common, debilitating health issue with unknown causes. Prevention is the best treatment, by identifying and avoiding triggers. This project aims to create a smart wearable and an app to learn, monitor, and warn users about their triggers.
An empathy map was created to understand the target user group.
The storyboard illustrates how the smart wearable would integrate into the user's life and how it would help them prevent and stop migraines.
In the ideation process, a variety of smart wearable concepts were created, such as wristbands, patches and belts. Conducting user interviews with people suffering from migraines, the ring concept was chosen and developed further.
Different designs were sketched out, exploring various concepts. Five of them were 3D printed.
Having prototypes of the rings allowed for user testing, which then dictated the first design on the left as the most appealing and manufacturable one.
The Neuroguard app was designed in dark mode as most people who have migraines are sensitive to bright light. The app was developed based on user feedback.
Lola, the app, helps manage migraines by tracking triggers and assisting users. Users can manually add triggers and provide feedback on prediction accuracy. It syncs continuously with the Neuroguard ring.
Renders showing the Neuroguard Ring tracking triggers such as water intake, stress, noise etc.
