Pill Mate
The smart AI-powered medication companion for Indian homes
- Role
- UI/UX Designer
- Domain
- Healthcare
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Tools
- Figma, FigJam
PillMate is the digital companion to a smart pill dispenser, making medication management simple, smart and connected. Medication routines can become complex with multiple prescriptions, missed doses and limited caregiver visibility. PillMate addresses this by combining AI-powered prescription reading, automated dispensing, real-time tracking and caregiver support into one accessible ecosystem.
The Challenge & Problem
What problem did we set out to solve?
Medication routines can become complex with multiple prescriptions, missed doses and limited caregiver visibility, especially for elderly patients in Indian homes managing several conditions simultaneously.
Precision physical form with smart carousel dispensing, pill chute sensors, and intuitive touch interaction.
Hardware Details & Dispensing Mechanism
Designing an intuitive medication experience combining physical hardware precision with ambient and voice assistance.
Precision physical form with smart carousel dispensing, pill chute sensors, and intuitive touch interaction.
- Modular hardware architecture: engineered with 5-compartment rotating carousel and precision pill chute.
- Local-language voice assistance supports users with different linguistic backgrounds.
- Ambient light guidance and visual cues assist users with memory or reading difficulties.
- Caregiver connectivity supports users needing remote assistance.
Different color and material combinations were explored to create a product that feels approachable, calm, and easy to recognize.
CMF Renders
Different color and material combinations were explored to create a product that feels approachable, calm, and easy to recognize.
The final concept was broken down into its key components, including the pill compartments, outer body, dispensing mechanism, and supporting hardware.
Exploded View
The final concept was broken down into its key components, including the pill compartments, outer body, dispensing mechanism, and supporting hardware.
Onboarding & Core User Flows
From prescription to verified dose: a seamless end-to-end journey.
- Prescription upload → AI medication extraction → dispenser setup → reminders → dose verification → caregiver alerts.
- Dual personas: Patient (independent management) and Caregiver (family member monitoring).
- Onboarding designed for low digital literacy: large tap targets, teal brand color, clear role selection.
- Secure account creation with email verification and Google sign-in fallback.
App Ecosystem & Connected Experience
One connected medication ecosystem.
- Dashboard: adherence insights, today's schedule, upcoming refills and missed-dose history.
- PillMate AI / Voice Assistant: patients can ask "What should I take now?" or get drug interaction alerts.
- Caregiver view: live dispenser status, real-time dose confirmation, and push alerts for missed doses.
- Smart dispenser hardware: 5-compartment transparent carousel with automated tray dispensing, verified by sensor.