Designing a Wearable Alert Device for the Hearing Impaired

Miracle Nzeh

Product Designer

UI Designer

UX Designer

Figma

Healthcare

For those who experience the world in silence, every vibration, every light, and every signal is a voice waiting to be heard.

Client:

SafeVibes

My Role:

Product Designer

Project Description:

The goal of SafeVibes was to design a standalone wearable device that provides discreet and reliable alerts for individuals with hearing impairments, ensuring they never miss important moments—without the need for a smartphone. The device needed to be intuitive, customizable, and support users' independence in daily life.

Problem:

Create a standalone wearable device that provides discreet and reliable visual and tactile alerts for individuals with hearing impairments—without requiring a smartphone. The device should be intuitive, customizable, and enhance users’ independence.

Device Synchronized

Solution

The final design is a wearable device offering a range of visual and tactile notifications for essential alerts, including calls, messages, alarms, and more.

Key Features:

Multiple Alert Modes: LED visual signals and customizable vibration patterns for different notifications.

Personalized Settings: Users can tailor alerts to suit their preferences.

Emergency Contact Access: A one-touch button for quick communication in urgent situations.

Medication Reminders: Timely alerts to support daily routines.

Doorbell & Call Notifications: Ensuring users never miss important interactions.

Home Page

Other Designed Pages

Impact:

The final design features a user-friendly interface with customizable visual and tactile alerts, empowering users to stay connected and responsive to their surroundings. Key outcomes include improved accessibility, enhanced safety through emergency contact functionality, and a personalized experience tailored to individual preferences.

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