Communicare is a mobile-first safety platform designed to empower individuals during emergencies and foster a connected network of guardians and responders. The project focused on building a human-centered digital experience that combines real-time alerting, AI-driven features, and community support systems. I led the UI/UX design and interaction strategy, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to bring this idea to life for a national student business competition.
Client
NY Business Plan Competition (Capstone Project) - Touro University
Type
AX Design
Year
2025
Process
01 Discovery & Research
We began by identifying key gaps in current safety apps through user interviews and competitor analysis. Insights revealed that users wanted faster, more human-centered ways to request help—especially in high-stress situations. Apps like Noonlight and bSafe felt too impersonal or slow during real emergencies.
02 Ideation & Feature Planning
Based on research, we defined five core features:
Protector Mode (tap-and-hold emergency capture)
Guardian Map (real-time alerts and safe route navigation)
Alert Arsenal (fake calls, AI buddy, safety tools)
Champion Circle (volunteer or paid community support)
Trackable Jewelry (wearable for kids/elders – future scope)
We mapped user flows for emergency scenarios to ensure accessibility and simplicity.
03 Wireframing & Prototyping
I created wire flows and interactive prototypes in Figma, focusing on mobile-first design with intuitive navigation. The goal was to make actions easy to perform—even with one hand under stress. We used Pre line UI Kit to maintain consistency and speed up design iterations.
04 UI Design & Micro-Interactions
Designs used a calm but alert aesthetic—muted gradients, clear CTAs, and accessible typography. I built motion samples using Figma and After Effects to prototype features like button animations and live alerts, helping simulate urgency without overwhelming the user.
05 Testing & Iteration
We conducted usability tests with students and working professionals. Feedback led to improvements in flow efficiency, visual clarity, and emergency access. Changes included simplified activation for Protector Mode, improved feedback cues, and reduced cognitive load.
Outcome
Deliverables
Developed a fully functional prototype showcasing real-time emergency interaction flows and community safety tools
Finalist entry in the 2025 NY Business Plan Competition, recognized for innovative design and social impact
Received positive feedback from mentors and peers for blending emotional design with practical emergency features
Built a strong design system for mobile UI, with scalable components and motion principles ready for development
Set the foundation for MVP development, with plans to expand features like wearable integration and AI-based safety tools
Strengthened team collaboration, combining visual design, UX research, motion graphics, and frontend planning into one cohesive product vision
