Timeline
March 2026
Role
UX/UI Designer
Tools
Figma, Illustrator
PROBLEM
Field Workers Fail to see signals of heat stroke until it's too late.
As a daughter, I would watch my dad work outside long hours in the heat. The longer he stayed out, the more the heat took a toll on his body.
The prompt for FigBuild 2026 was to create a "speculative" tool that quantifies previously unmeasurable human sensory experiences. Thinking back to my dad and the damages his body took while working outside, our team chose to focus on thermal regulation to help regulate the bodies of workers in extreme weather.
SOLUTION
Visibility & Measurement
Visually understand how the heat is affecting you body
Reduce heat-related injuries for outdoor workers by making "invisible" biological signals (core temp, hydration) visible and actionable.
Create a "glanceable" interface that provides high-utility data without distracting workers from their high-stakes tasks.
Imagine a future where non-invasive biometrics can accurately predict cognitive strain before a heat stroke occurs.
Log your mood
Measure how the heat could affect your mood and focus.
Know when your body is at a critical level.
Instant measurements and data determined by inputing your mood.
Record water intake and control temperature
Screens shift from cool blues to warning oranges/reds as a pre-attentive processing cue. The user knows their status before they even read a single word.
Reminders to drink water and cool down
Find nearest cool down area to take a break.
RESEARCH
User Needs and Competitive Analysis
We researched OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) heat standards and identified the "Danger Zone" temperatures for manual labor.
Competitor Research: We looked at current fitness trackers (Apple Fitness App, Apple Watch) and realized they focus on either just regular health data or athletic performance rather than occupational viability. This gap became our opportunity.
REFLECTION
My Learning Output
We were encouraged to use Figma Make during our design process and I found it to be an interesting and innovative tool. I was able to put more thought into the logic and flow of our app when using Figma Make.
Working with a remote team really enhanced my communication skills and forced us to build a shared digital language through clear documentation and asynchronous deliverables.