Using a human-centered design approach this thesis explores how design and digital interactive technology can aid in health literacy. Specifically, in the context of missed pills in oral contraceptive information.
The main outcome is a proposed interaction model that focuses on direct manipulation interfaces,digital representation of physical objects (pill package and inserts) and tailored cause and effect results seeking to more effectively personalize and communicate medication information.
The implementation of the model is portrayed on a prototyped product solution that was guided by research into previous studies, user needs, behaviors and goals. The prototype embodies a smartphone webpage that was evaluated by users through an iterative design process.