Lastly, the self-check would be a tool implemented via a reliable external organization, which consists of simple questions for users to follow to determine if they should be seeking medical treatment based on exposure or travel-related risks.
A tool that helps educate people on the Covid-19 pandemic and to limit the spread of misinformation during this unprecedented time.
UX Designer
UX Researcher
UI Designer
Me
Claire
Ashley Ariz
April 2020
Our aim with this hackathon was to create a responsive website that was easy for people of all ages to use across mobile, desktop, tablet platforms. CoVid is a one-stop hub that will give the user accurate information on the Covid-19 pandemic. Information that’s clear, concise and easy for anyone to understand and that they can TRUST is the right information coming from credible sources directly from health officials or the government in their target specific area.
This site will give information that is relevant to the user and is specific to their location, while giving clear instruction on information that applies to us globally on the general knowledge of safe practices on Social Distancing, Prevention and Self-Check assessments.
Create an interactive resource to provide up-to-date information on the Covid-19 pandemic that is reliable and concise, while reaching the widest audience base.
As a team, we sought to identify the various elements that play a critical role in not only delivering our content to our user base but also the many issues which plagued existing sources. We were able to identify six elements which were: channels, information reliability, information about how to care for the disease, data sources, and social media. Through these factors, we determined our application would work to optimize accredited sources of information but more importantly discourage the perpetuation of inaccurate information and practices regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. With this goal in mind, we as a team had chosen the WHO, CDC, and both Federal and Provincial health authorities as reliable sources of information.
As a team, we sought to identify the various elements that play a critical role in not only delivering our content to our user base but also the many issues which plagued existing sources. We were able to identify six elements which were: channels, information reliability, information about how to care for the disease, data sources, and social media. Through these factors, we determined our application would work to optimize accredited sources of information but more importantly discourage the perpetuation of inaccurate information and practices regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. With this goal in mind, we as a team had chosen the WHO, CDC, and both Federal and Provincial health authorities as reliable sources of information.
The knowledge page would feature helpful articles and editorials on how to practice social-distancing measures and appropriate day-to-day routines amidst the pandemic. The news page would be a hub for users to access regional and international news headlines from reliable sources.
Lastly, the self-check would be a tool implemented via a reliable external organization, which consists of simple questions for users to follow to determine if they should be seeking medical treatment based on exposure or travel-related risks.
As a team, we sought to create CoVid from a mobile form factor first so that we would be able to deliver the valuable information in a usable and comprehensive way, which later could translate to a desktop form factor using responsive design.
In following a mobile-first approach we were able to keep content concise and focused so that users may be able to get information contextually relevant to where they are and be able to access the information critical to leading a responsible and safe lifestyle amidst a pandemic.
I was able to be part of a global community working to create a solution to help others be informed and lead safer lifestyles through design. As designers, we are taught that the tools and services, we build are to enable users to lead better lives. Through working on CoVid, I was able to put that into practice and help deliver a tool that would deliver accurate and reliable information to protect themselves amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
Have a look at our interactive prototype built using Invision.
CoVID - PlayBeing part of a global initiative such as the Devpost Covid-19 hackathon was a truly enriching experience. I was able to be part of a global community working to create a solution to help others be informed and lead safer lifestyles through design. As designers, we are taught that the tools and services, we build are to enable users to lead better lives. Through working on CoVid, I was able to put that into practice and help deliver a tool that would deliver accurate and reliable information to protect themselves amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.