Simon Care: A full MVP mobile app within 5 months
Client
Simon Care Management
Location
🇺🇸USA / 🇬🇧United Kingdom
Website
https://www.simon.health/Cooperation dates
April 2023
Project status
🟢Complete
Scope of work
Custom Software DevelopmentProduct DesignUX/UI DesignUser Testing
Overview
Simon Care Management, based in the US and the UK, came to SH at the idea stage of an application designed to provide holistic care for people with dementia and their families. Over 5 months, our team crafted an app that captures the essence of “Connect and Care”.
Simon Care Management offers a specialized application built to improve the care experience for people living with dementia and their loved ones.
The Challenge
The mission was clear but demanding: deliver a working MVP in just 5 months, focused on the most impactful features, with a user interface tailored specifically to people with dementia. The project required extensive user testing with both patients and caregivers, and effective coordination between multiple stakeholders.
Our Approach
01
Phase
Scoping, user testing, and estimations to understand the core needs and potential challenges.
02
Phase
MVP development, building on user value and our custom software development expertise.
03
Phase
Enhancements focused on a robust notification system.
01
Phase
Scoping, user testing, and estimations to understand the core needs and potential challenges.
02
Phase
MVP development, building on user value and our custom software development expertise.
03
Phase
Enhancements focused on a robust notification system.
Technology Stack
Main language. TypeScript.
Frontend. React Native, MobX, and more, with integrations including Google Places autocomplete and real-time location tracking.
Backend. A Node.js-backed REST API hosted on the Google Cloud Platform.
8 sprints with user testing sessions and 2 carefully crafted prototypes.
Deliverables
MVP Development
Crafted over 8 sprints, covering app development, product design, and UI/UX design.
User Testing
7 user testing sessions with caregivers, with feedback feeding directly into iterative product development.
Prototypes
Two detailed prototypes, one designed for caregivers and one for patients, built with best design and development practices in mind.
Results
Within 5 months, Simon Care Management had a test-ready MVP mobile app. With TestFlight, a platform for beta testing iOS apps, they distributed the app to beta testers. At the same time, Amplitude, a product analytics tool, let them gather and analyze user behavior data and draw invaluable product insights.
A ready MVP in 5 months, built on user feedback: product discovery and product development at full speed.
Customer Feedback
Simon Care Management appreciated the quality assurance provided by SH and acknowledged the efficiency and dedication of the scrum team. They valued how the product development team used the agile methodology to keep the user at the heart of the product.
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