GO Timer Apple Watch Application

2021, 4 Weeks

Challenge:

Timing contractions accurately is crucial in the final stages of pregnancy, yet it’s often a stressful, unpredictable experience. Traditional tools like phones or stopwatches can be out of reach when contractions begin, leaving pregnant individuals to rely on memory — which can be unreliable during pain or panic. The challenge was to design a tool that supports real-time tracking with minimal friction, reduces guesswork, and increases confidence and clarity during one of life’s most intense moments.

Role:

As the sole designer and researcher on this mock project, I led the end-to-end design of a Contraction Timer app tailored specifically for the Apple Watch. I focused on accessibility, ease of use, and minimal interaction effort, ensuring that individuals could log contraction timing and intensity with just a few taps. I also explored how to visually present contraction patterns in a way that was digestible and empowering — not overwhelming — and designed companion screens for healthcare providers to review user data throughout pregnancy.

Impact:

Though a mock project, this work demonstrates how design can provide emotional support as well as functional clarity. By leveraging wearable technology, the app allows for discreet, hands-free, real-time tracking of physical experiences — helping individuals feel more informed and less alone. Beyond labor, it offers a new way for doctors and patients to communicate about contraction patterns across the pregnancy journey, potentially leading to earlier interventions and improved care. The project showcases how empathetic, user-centered design can meet critical health needs with calm and confidence.

Deliverables:

High-fidelity Apple Watch Interface Designs

Wireframes and user flow diagrams

Interactive prototype (Apple Watch mockup)

Research summary, including user needs and pain points

UX documentation outlining features and functionality

Visual system for real-time tracking, historical data, and doctor-facing screens + Logo and Branding

Skills:

UX/UI design for wearable interfaces

User research and empathy mapping

Information architecture and interaction design

Prototyping exploration