Website Design

HomsStart (D4SD Finalist)

Duration

2 Weeks

Team

Tools

Figma

My Role

UI/UX Designer - conceptualization, user research & analysis, lo-fi & hifi prototyping

Challenge

Gait assessment in clinics is often limited to visual observation and checklists, which lack consistency. To address this, KMI—backed by an NIH-funded Alzheimer’s and fall-prevention initiative—developed a motion-capture system that generates detailed gait metrics. Yet the system’s raw numerical outputs were too complex for clinicians to interpret quickly, reducing its effectiveness for diagnosing fall risk and muscle weakness.

oPportunity

HomeStart is a project created for the 2024 Design for San Diego (D4SD) Challenge and was showcased as one of the 8 finalists (out of 48 total submissions) at the World Design Policy Conference on November 12, 2024. Focusing on housing insecurity and homelessness, the platform helps recent college graduates in San Diego find affordable, community-oriented housing by offering personalized job and housing plans. It simplifies the search process while fostering a supportive community, aligning with D4SD's goal to address local challenges through innovative solutions.

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