Remi
A cognitive rehabilitation assistance app for patients recovering from brain injuries.
Project type
Personal
Project timeline
2 weeks
Tags
UX/UI
Everyone has moments of forgetfulness, but for some, remembering isn’t just occasional - it’s an everyday struggle to hold onto thoughts, plans, and memories that fade too quickly.
Meet Neeraj.
Neeraj, a 32-year-old teacher, is recovering from a mild traumatic brain injury. Before his injury, he effortlessly juggled lesson plans, grocery lists, and social events.
Now, he often forgets why he entered a room, misses appointments, and struggles to recall conversations from earlier in the day. He writes notes but forgets where he put them.
This constant mental fog frustrates him and makes him anxious, leaving him feeling dependent on others for simple daily tasks. He wishes for a way to stay organized and regain his confidence in managing his own life.
Insights from research.
44.6%
of TBI patients are unable to perform a three-word recall test at five minutes, indicating severe short-term memory deficits.
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30%
report persistent cognitive difficulties, including memory problems, which can hinder their ability to return to work or engage in social activities
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40%
reported feeling stigmatized due to their injury. which affects their willingness to seek help and participate in rehabilitation programs.
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What neurologists say
"Physical rehabilitation is our priority. With cognitive deficits, we focus on anterograde amnesia. because lost memories can't be brought back. We recommend that they do not stress, multi-task, to try to write and journal every detail about their day-to-day life, practice active recall, and be more social.
What
psychologists say
Brain-enriching activities are important, along with relaxation techniques and mindfulness. Stress slows down memory strengthening. Visual cues like notes or reminders on the phone work really well.
What
caregivers say
They're often sad and worried about how they are going to adapt to life again. Sometimes they don't admit or actively seek help because seeking assistance with anything mind-related is stigmatised.
The current scenario.
Currently, patients rely on their caregivers, and passively rely on help to strengthen memory.
Patients are simply directed to use cues, write tasks down, etc. It is enforced only by a caregiver or doctor, and often not by the patient themselves. This is due to factors like stigma.
Since patients rely on their mobile phones to note tasks and assist with memory, a comprehensive app can be designed. Not only should it provide cognitive exercises, but also allow patients to log tasks easily and provide contextual information to assist them in their daily life.
Pain points.
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Managing symptoms
Emotional distress
Memory retention
Attention and concentration
Lack of external cues
Sensory overload
Reliance on caregivers
Connecting with doctors
Problem Statement:
Individuals recovering from brain injury experience frequent memory lapses that disrupt daily life, making it difficult to recall tasks, retain new information, and maintain independence.
Ideation: SCAMPER technique
Wireframes
Design System and Branding
Columns: 4
Margin: 16
Gutter: 8
Grid System
Iconography
Colour Palette
Mori
Regular
Semibold
Display text: 28px
Heading: 24px
Subheading: 20 px
Body: 14 px
Caption: 12 px
UI Design
Remi
Gentle cues, stronger memories.
How does Remi help?
Remi is a comprehensive app that provides holistic memory strengthening assistance in the patient's daily life.
Smart Glasses concept
Accompanying the app, Remi pairs with smart glasses to give uninterrupted, smooth assistance in everyday tasks.
Daily schedule provides as many contextual resources as possible.
Easy task recording.
Cognitive exercises that track and analyse your progress.
Analytics that record your most important health factors.
Your task completion rate records your overall progress.
A clean dashboard that summarises data for you.