Mellow is an innovative app designed to assist individuals with epilepsy by detecting seizures in real time and alerting emergency contacts. Leveraging the motion sensors of the Apple Watch, Mellow provides a crucial safety net for those who experience motor seizures, such as generalized tonic-clonic or focal to bilateral tonic-clonic seizures. The app empowers users to live more independently while offering peace of mind to them and their loved ones.
Mellow is an innovative app designed to assist individuals with epilepsy by detecting seizures in real time and alerting emergency contacts. Leveraging the motion sensors of the Apple Watch, Mellow provides a crucial safety net for those who experience motor seizures, such as generalized tonic-clonic or focal to bilateral tonic-clonic seizures. The app empowers users to live more independently while offering peace of mind to them and their loved ones.
Mellow is an innovative app designed to assist individuals with epilepsy by detecting seizures in real time and alerting emergency contacts. Leveraging the motion sensors of the Apple Watch, Mellow provides a crucial safety net for those who experience motor seizures, such as generalized tonic-clonic or focal to bilateral tonic-clonic seizures. The app empowers users to live more independently while offering peace of mind to them and their loved ones.
Role
Product UX/UI Design
Apple Watch Design
Client
Finite LLC
Year
2025
Services
UX/UI Design
Apple Watch Design
Agency
Mentions
Development
The Problem
Individuals with epilepsy who experience motor seizures face significant risks due to the sudden and unpredictable nature of their condition. Detecting seizures as they occur is challenging, and without immediate assistance, these episodes can lead to serious injuries or life-threatening situations. There was a critical need for a reliable solution that could monitor seizures in real time and promptly alert emergency contacts, ensuring user safety and providing reassurance to both users and their families.
The Problem
Individuals with epilepsy who experience motor seizures face significant risks due to the sudden and unpredictable nature of their condition. Detecting seizures as they occur is challenging, and without immediate assistance, these episodes can lead to serious injuries or life-threatening situations. There was a critical need for a reliable solution that could monitor seizures in real time and promptly alert emergency contacts, ensuring user safety and providing reassurance to both users and their families.
The Problem
Individuals with epilepsy who experience motor seizures face significant risks due to the sudden and unpredictable nature of their condition. Detecting seizures as they occur is challenging, and without immediate assistance, these episodes can lead to serious injuries or life-threatening situations. There was a critical need for a reliable solution that could monitor seizures in real time and promptly alert emergency contacts, ensuring user safety and providing reassurance to both users and their families.
The Sollution
To address this vital need, I developed Mellow, an application that utilizes the Apple Watch’s motion sensors to detect seizure-related movements. When a seizure is detected, Mellow automatically sends an alert to designated emergency contacts, ensuring timely assistance. Key features of the app include:
• Emergency Contact List: Instantly notifies specified contacts during a seizure event.
• Manual Alert Button: Allows users to manually trigger an alert if they anticipate a seizure, providing an extra layer of security.
• Seizure Log: Tracks and records seizure events for personal monitoring and medical review, helping users and healthcare providers manage the condition more effectively.
• Settings Screen: Offers customization options for a personalized experience, allowing users to adjust the app to their specific needs.
The Sollution
To address this vital need, I developed Mellow, an application that utilizes the Apple Watch’s motion sensors to detect seizure-related movements. When a seizure is detected, Mellow automatically sends an alert to designated emergency contacts, ensuring timely assistance. Key features of the app include:
• Emergency Contact List: Instantly notifies specified contacts during a seizure event.
• Manual Alert Button: Allows users to manually trigger an alert if they anticipate a seizure, providing an extra layer of security.
• Seizure Log: Tracks and records seizure events for personal monitoring and medical review, helping users and healthcare providers manage the condition more effectively.
• Settings Screen: Offers customization options for a personalized experience, allowing users to adjust the app to their specific needs.
The Sollution
To address this vital need, I developed Mellow, an application that utilizes the Apple Watch’s motion sensors to detect seizure-related movements. When a seizure is detected, Mellow automatically sends an alert to designated emergency contacts, ensuring timely assistance. Key features of the app include:
• Emergency Contact List: Instantly notifies specified contacts during a seizure event.
• Manual Alert Button: Allows users to manually trigger an alert if they anticipate a seizure, providing an extra layer of security.
• Seizure Log: Tracks and records seizure events for personal monitoring and medical review, helping users and healthcare providers manage the condition more effectively.
• Settings Screen: Offers customization options for a personalized experience, allowing users to adjust the app to their specific needs.
The Design
The design process was centered around the users’ unique needs, involving extensive research and testing to create an app that is both functional and user-friendly. Adhering to Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines, I focused on simplicity, intuitiveness, and accessibility:
• User Research: Conducted interviews and usability tests with individuals affected by epilepsy to understand their challenges and requirements.
• Simplicity and Clarity: Developed a clean and straightforward interface that allows for easy navigation, even during stressful situations.
• Accessibility: Ensured the app is accessible to users with varying levels of tech proficiency, incorporating features like large touch targets and readable typography.
• Intuitive Interactions: Designed interactive elements that are easy to use, such as the manual alert button, which can be activated quickly when needed.
The Design
The design process was centered around the users’ unique needs, involving extensive research and testing to create an app that is both functional and user-friendly. Adhering to Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines, I focused on simplicity, intuitiveness, and accessibility:
• User Research: Conducted interviews and usability tests with individuals affected by epilepsy to understand their challenges and requirements.
• Simplicity and Clarity: Developed a clean and straightforward interface that allows for easy navigation, even during stressful situations.
• Accessibility: Ensured the app is accessible to users with varying levels of tech proficiency, incorporating features like large touch targets and readable typography.
• Intuitive Interactions: Designed interactive elements that are easy to use, such as the manual alert button, which can be activated quickly when needed.
The Design
The design process was centered around the users’ unique needs, involving extensive research and testing to create an app that is both functional and user-friendly. Adhering to Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines, I focused on simplicity, intuitiveness, and accessibility:
• User Research: Conducted interviews and usability tests with individuals affected by epilepsy to understand their challenges and requirements.
• Simplicity and Clarity: Developed a clean and straightforward interface that allows for easy navigation, even during stressful situations.
• Accessibility: Ensured the app is accessible to users with varying levels of tech proficiency, incorporating features like large touch targets and readable typography.
• Intuitive Interactions: Designed interactive elements that are easy to use, such as the manual alert button, which can be activated quickly when needed.
The Impact
Mellow has significantly improved the quality of life for individuals with epilepsy, enabling them to live more independently and confidently. The app’s reliable functionality and user-friendly design have led to increased adoption and positive feedback:
• Enhanced Safety: Users feel safer knowing that help can be automatically summoned during a seizure.
• Peace of Mind for Families: Families and caregivers are reassured by the prompt alerts, knowing they will be informed immediately in case of an emergency.
• Positive User Feedback: Received acclaim for being an essential tool in managing epilepsy, with users praising its ease of use and the sense of security it provides.
• Increased Independence: Empowered users to engage in daily activities with less fear of unattended seizures, improving overall quality of life.
This project demonstrates the profound impact that thoughtful design and technology can have on individuals facing significant health challenges. By prioritizing user needs and leveraging advanced technology, Mellow provides a vital service that enhances safety and well-being for those affected by epilepsy.
The Impact
Mellow has significantly improved the quality of life for individuals with epilepsy, enabling them to live more independently and confidently. The app’s reliable functionality and user-friendly design have led to increased adoption and positive feedback:
• Enhanced Safety: Users feel safer knowing that help can be automatically summoned during a seizure.
• Peace of Mind for Families: Families and caregivers are reassured by the prompt alerts, knowing they will be informed immediately in case of an emergency.
• Positive User Feedback: Received acclaim for being an essential tool in managing epilepsy, with users praising its ease of use and the sense of security it provides.
• Increased Independence: Empowered users to engage in daily activities with less fear of unattended seizures, improving overall quality of life.
This project demonstrates the profound impact that thoughtful design and technology can have on individuals facing significant health challenges. By prioritizing user needs and leveraging advanced technology, Mellow provides a vital service that enhances safety and well-being for those affected by epilepsy.
The Impact
Mellow has significantly improved the quality of life for individuals with epilepsy, enabling them to live more independently and confidently. The app’s reliable functionality and user-friendly design have led to increased adoption and positive feedback:
• Enhanced Safety: Users feel safer knowing that help can be automatically summoned during a seizure.
• Peace of Mind for Families: Families and caregivers are reassured by the prompt alerts, knowing they will be informed immediately in case of an emergency.
• Positive User Feedback: Received acclaim for being an essential tool in managing epilepsy, with users praising its ease of use and the sense of security it provides.
• Increased Independence: Empowered users to engage in daily activities with less fear of unattended seizures, improving overall quality of life.
This project demonstrates the profound impact that thoughtful design and technology can have on individuals facing significant health challenges. By prioritizing user needs and leveraging advanced technology, Mellow provides a vital service that enhances safety and well-being for those affected by epilepsy.
Client Feedback
I had the pleasure of working with Konstantinos on the Mellow app, where he was our Lead Product UX/UI designer. He was responsible for iterating on a user-friendly and engaging mobile app. He also designed the Apple Watch experience, which is vital and allows users to access the app's features from their wrist. He did an outstanding job conducting research, creating prototypes, testing, iterating on the design, and collaborating with the developers and stakeholders. He delivered a high-quality product that exceeded users' needs.
Konstantinos is a talented and creative product designer with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics. He is always eager to learn new skills and improve his craft. He is also a great communicator and team player who always brings positive energy and enthusiasm to his work. He is one of the best designers I have ever worked with, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a product UX/UI designer.
Constantin Rosset Enterpreneur - Mellow CEO
