User Interface Design Case Study

Improving Patient-Caregiver Communication for Healthcare Management: ERbuddy Application Design

Spring 2025

Written by:

Karla Santamaria, Claire Jen, Sakshi Rane

Project Summary

ERbuddy, born in New York City, aims to transform communication between patients and caregivers, especially for elderly users. This project focused on designing an intuitive and accessible interface that minimizes friction for all users, centering on enhancing communication between patients and caregivers. By empowering patients to manage their health more independently and easing caregiver burden, it ultimately fosters a more supportive and effective care environment for everyone involved.