Polar Care Aplikazio Mugikorra by Antara Dave is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award in Interfaze, Elkarrekintza eta Erabiltzaile Esperientzia Diseinua Competition Category.
BurdinaInterfazea· 2026
Polar Care Aplikazio Mugikorra
by Antara Dave
Client: PolarCare
Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Interfazea Category
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The Design
About Polar Care Aplikazio Mugikorra
Polar Care nahasmendu bipolarra duten pertsonei laguntzeko diseinatutako aplikazio mugikorra da. Aplikazioak jokabidearen psikologian, terapia kognitiboaren tekniketan eta gogo-aldartearen nahasmenduei buruzko ikerketan oinarritzen da. Interfaze moldagarri batek erabiltzaileak gidatzen ditu egiaztapen emozionaletan, medikazioaren jarraipenean eta eguneroko ongizate-errutinetan, une zailetan ahalegin mentala murrizten duen kolore-paleta lasaigarri bat erabiliz. Familia Zirkulua funtzioak pazienteak izendatutako laguntzaileekin konektatzen ditu, eta ikuspegi-orriek denboran zeharreko gogo-aldartearen ereduak erakusten dituzte. Krisi Laguntzak berehalako laguntza eskaintzen du ukitu bakarreko larrialdi-kontaktuen bidez.
The Recognition
About the Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award
Polar Care Aplikazio Mugikorra Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, ondo diseinatutako sorkuntzetatik espero diren eskakizun profesional eta industrialak betetzen dituzten diseinu onei ematen zaien aitorpen prestijiotsua. Burdin-mailako irabazleek beren sortzaileen trebetasun handia, espezializazio handia, adituen ulermena eta sormen-gaitasuna erakusten dituzte. Polar Care Aplikazio Mugikorra oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den sorkuntza izatea espero da, praktikoa eta berritzailea dena. Burdinazko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek sektoreko praktika onenak integratzen ditu eta know-how-ari eta talentuari lotutako ezaugarri tekniko gaituak ditu. Polar Care Aplikazio Mugikorra zehaztasunagatik errespetatua den lana da, eta mundua leku hobea egiten laguntzen duten bizi-kalitatearen hobekuntzak eskaintzeko diseinatua dagoena.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Polar Care draws from behavioral psychology, cognitive therapy techniques, and mood disorder research to provide a holistic, user-centered experience. It is designed to nurture mental and emotional well-being for individuals with bipolar disorder, offering tailored support for both patients and their families. By creating structured daily wellness rituals, Polar Care promotes long-term stability, enabling users to achieve emotional balance and a more manageable life.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Screen resolution: Adaptive, optimized for any iOS device. And web responsive website.
- Tags
- Mobile App, Interaction Design, User interface, Mobile UI, User Experience, UI/UX Design
- Production Technology
- PolarCare was designed with Figma, using user-centered design methodologies, A/B testing, and iterative prototyping.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge was balancing clinical rigor with emotional accessibility. The adaptive UI required extensive testing to ensure smooth transitions accommodating fluctuating cognitive capacity without overwhelming vulnerable users. Another challenge was integrating evidence-based psychiatric principles into an interface that felt supportive and non-stigmatizing while maintaining medical accuracy. Ensuring HIPAA compliance, crisis-state usability, and inclusivity for users experiencing manic or depressive episodes was also a key focus.
- Research
- This project involved qualitative research, usability testing, and clinical psychology studies to understand bipolar disorder management behaviors. The research explored medication adherence patterns, cognitive load during mood episodes, and family caregiver involvement, using semi-structured interviews with 24 participants including patients, psychiatrists, and caregivers. These findings shaped the app's adaptive interface, simplified emotional vocabulary, and collaborative care features.
- Inspiration
- Polar Care stands out with its intelligent adaptive interface, using a calming color palette to naturally guide users through emotional check-ins and wellness activities. The Home and Insights pages feature an engaging, supportive UI while maintaining clarity during vulnerable moments. The Family Circle feature enables collaborative care without being intrusive. Intuitive micro-interactions, AI-powered insights, crisis access, and accessible design ensure a personalized experience for all users
- Project Duration
- The project started in October 2025 in USA and finished in January 2026 in USA
- Operation Flow
- Upon login, users are asked, "How are you feeling today?" to personalize content. The home screen displays tailored mood tracking and wellness options. Users can select mood check-ins using intuitive visual emotional states, access Family Circle to connect with designated supporters, view health insights tracking mood patterns and medication adherence, and log daily wellness snapshots with simple taps. Crisis Support provides immediate help through one-tap emergency contacts. The interface adapts gradually based on emotional state, creating a supportive environment that enhances self-awareness and proactive mental health management.
- Patents
- Not Patented
- Team Members
- Antara Dave
- Image Credits
- Illustrations: Illustrator Antara Dave. All illustrations used is credited to the illustrator named above.
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