Project
RecoveryGrow.
A mobile application that supports concussion recovery through symptom tracking, educational resources, and design focused on accessibility.
Overview
Supporting concussion recovery through empathy, accessibility, and community.
RecoveryGrow was designed to address the emotional and psychological challenges that often accompany concussion recovery. While treatment typically focuses on physical symptoms, many individuals also felt isolation, frustration, and uncertainty throughout the healing process. This platform provides tools for symptom tracking, personal reflection, and community engagement, helping users feel supported throughout their recovery journey.
Key Features
Designed to make recovery tracking approachable and simple.
Daily wellness logs for monitoring symptoms, mood, and overall recovery progress
Visualizations that help users identify trends and patterns over time
Flexible privacy controls that allow entries to remain personal or be shared with others
Community discussion spaces where users can exchange experiences, encouragement, and advice
Challenges and Lessons Learned
Created alongside the people we aimed to support
RecoveryGrow was completed during a ten-week course that required our team to conduct user research, define requirements, design prototypes, and build a working React Native application. Balancing research, design, and development within such a short timeframe demanded strong collaboration and careful prioritization. The most meaningful aspect of the project was speaking directly with individuals recovering from concussions. Their testimonies heavily influenced our design decisions and reinforced the importance of user interfaces driven by accessibility. For example, we adopted a darker visual theme after learning that many participants experienced light sensitivity during recovery. This project taught me how user research can directly shape product decisions and create more thoughtful, inclusive solutions.