We can do better

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We can do better

Imagine having to take 5 different medications regularly, keeping track of each one’s proper dosage and frequency.

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This could get complicated for anyone. But it’s especially complicated if you’re aging or have visual or cognitive impairments.

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We can do better. Making design improvements here wouldn’t just make people’s lives easier — it could actually save people’s lives. 

A first pass at better

Here’s my take at friendlier medication labels. After observing how daily medication is sorted by the person using it, I’ve worked to improve both information hierarchy and legibility.  

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