Easy PT Easy Aplicació de Triatge per a Fisioteràpia by Stacey Chen

Easy PT Easy Aplicació de Triatge per a Fisioteràpia by Stacey Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Ferro in Disseny de Tecnologies Mòbils, Aplicacions i Programari Competition Category.

FerroMòbil· 2026

Easy PT Easy Aplicació de Triatge per a Fisioteràpia

by Stacey Chen

Client: Stacey Chen

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Mòbil Category

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The Design

About Easy PT Easy Aplicació de Triatge per a Fisioteràpia

Easy PT Easy és una aplicació mòbil que guia els pacients de fisioteràpia primerencs a través d'un recorregut assistencial clar i informat. La paperassa se substitueix per un procés d'incorporació simplificat. Les eines d'autoavaluació de símptomes ajuden els usuaris a entendre el seu dolor, i les vies de connexió directa posen en contacte els usuaris amb fisioterapeutes sense necessitat de derivació d'un metge de capçalera. Exemples de casos propers i una interfície senzilla redueixen l'ansietat i generen confiança. L'aplicació es va crear per ajudar els pacients a assumir un paper actiu en la seva recuperació.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Easy PT Easy Aplicació de Triatge per a Fisioteràpia és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro, un reconeixement prestigiós concedit a bons dissenys que compleixen els requisits professionals i industrials esperats de creacions ben dissenyades. Els guanyadors de Ferro demostren una gran habilitat, una alta especialització, una comprensió experta i la capacitat creativa dels seus creadors. Es preveu que Easy PT Easy Aplicació de Triatge per a Fisioteràpia sigui una creació molt apreciada, admirada i estimada que és pràctica i innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro integra les millors pràctiques del sector i té característiques tècniques competents lligades al coneixement i al talent. Easy PT Easy Aplicació de Triatge per a Fisioteràpia és respectat per la seva minuciositat i està pensat per oferir millores en la qualitat de vida que ajuden a fer del món un lloc millor.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Easy PT-Easy a user-friendly app that guides first-time physical therapy patients through a clear, informed care journey. It replaces paperwork with a streamlined onboarding process, offers symptom self-assessment tools, and connects users directly with PTs, removing the need for a general doctor referral. Through relatable case examples and intuitive design, it eases anxiety, builds trust, and empowers patients to take an active role in their recovery.
Dimensions & Packaging: As a digital product, Easy PT-Easy was designed for mobile platforms with a responsive UI adaptable to various screen sizes. It was prototyped using Figma, focusing on accessibility, touch-friendly interaction, and clear visual hierarchy. The app features symptom check tools, narrative-based onboarding, and direct PT connection pathways, all optimized for user flow efficiency and emotional clarity in first-time physical therapy experiences.
Tags: App Design, UIUX, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Design Reserach, Mobile App, Physical Therapy, PT, Virtual Triage
Production Technology: Stacey Chen employed human-centered design methods, beginning with qualitative research through interviews and journey mapping to identify user pain points. She synthesized insights into key design goals: clarity, empathy, and accessibility. Low-fidelity wireframes and user flows were iterated based on feedback, leading to a refined prototype. The final design emphasizes intuitive interaction, storytelling, and efficient onboarding tailored to first-time PT patients.
Design Challenge: The hardest part was addressing patients’ emotional uncertainty while navigating the complexity of the healthcare system. Social stigma around injury and limited access to clear information made it difficult for users to trust or engage early. Technological limitations in existing PT systems and privacy concerns also posed challenges. Overcoming these meant designing a solution that felt human, safe, and intuitive, bridging gaps in empathy, access, and communication.
Research: This project used qualitative research to understand the emotional and practical challenges of starting physical therapy. The goal was to uncover patient pain points and gaps in the process. Interviews and surveys were conducted with both patients and clinicians. Insights revealed confusion, fear, and a lack of clear guidance. These findings shaped a design that simplifies the PT journey, improves communication, and encourages early engagement, benefiting both healthcare systems and patient well-being.
Inspiration: Having gone through a serious accident, Stacey Chen experienced firsthand the confusion and anxiety surrounding physical therapy. This inspired her to investigate how design could ease that journey. Through interviews with patients and clinicians, she identified critical gaps in communication and preparedness. The resulting design blends empathetic storytelling with intuitive tools to guide users, reduce anxiety, and improve access to physical therapy.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2024 in Chicago and finished in June 2024 in Chicago.
Operation Flow: Easy PT-Easy guides users step by step, starting with a simple introduction and relatable story to ease anxiety. Users answer a few questions about their pain, and the app helps them understand what might be happening. It then connects them directly to a physical therapist. No doctor visit needed. By setting clear expectations and using friendly language, the app helps patients feel more prepared, supported, and confident about starting their recovery journey.
Image Credits: Image #1: Illustrator Stacey Chen, Easy PTeasy, 2024. Image #2: Illustrator Stacey Chen, Easy PTeasy, 2024. Image #3: Illustrator Stacey Chen, Easy PTeasy, 2024. Image #4: Illustrator Stacey Chen, Easy PTeasy, 2024. Image #5: Illustrator Stacey Chen, Easy PTeasy, 2024.