SafePath Wearable Safety App
Redefining safety through passive, real-time protection powered by wearables.
Role UI/UX Designer
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Project Type Class Project
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Tools/Skills User Research, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, Figma, Design Systems
User Flow Diagram
Sketches
Design System
The design system was built around a single constraint: clarity under panic.
Every decision prioritized legibility and speed of comprehension over aesthetics.
Reserved Red
Red used exclusively for active alert states.
High Contrast
Maximum contrast ratios for readability in low-light and distressed states.
Haptic Layer
Vibration patterns as non-visual feedback which is discreet in high-risk areas.
Hi-Fi Prototype
Iterations after User Testing
Each insight above drove a specific design decision.
Here's the direct line from observation to outcome.
ITERATION 01
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Empathetic copy became a functional component
Language -> Trust
Reassurance copy added to all active alert states. "You're not alone. Help is on the way."
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Supportive language isn't decorative.
It actively shapes emotional safety and reduces abandonment.
ITERATION 02
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Confirmation flipped from required to optional
Automation -> Empowerment
System defaults to automatic action. User only needs to cancel if it's a false alarm.
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Shifting the cognitive burden from user to system, especially for moments of freeze or panic.
ITERATION 03
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Live responder count added to alert screen
Social Proof -> Safety
"2 people are heading there." Live count shown on alert screen to reduce hesitation.
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Safety felt synonymous with not being alone. So, the UI was redesigned to communicate exactly that.
Final Product
UX Research · Mobile · Safety
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SafePath
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A location-aware safety app designed for people navigating unfamiliar environments.
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