Polar Care Feidhmchlár Móibíleach by Antara Dave

Polar Care Feidhmchlár Móibíleach by Antara Dave is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dearadh Comhéadain Competition Category.

IarannComhéadan· 2026

Polar Care Feidhmchlár Móibíleach

by Antara Dave

Client: PolarCare

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Comhéadan Category

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The Design

About Polar Care Feidhmchlár Móibíleach

Is feidhmchlár móibíleach é Polar Care atá deartha chun tacú le daoine a bhfuil neamhord dépholach orthu. Tarraingíonn an feidhmchlár ar shíceolaíocht iompraíochta, ar theicnící teiripe cognaíche agus ar thaighde ar neamhoird ghiúmair. Treoraíonn comhéadan oiriúnaitheach na húsáideoirí trí sheiceálacha mothúchánacha, rianú cógais agus deasghnátha folláine laethúla, ag baint úsáide as pailéad dathanna suaimhneach a laghdaíonn an iarracht mheabhrach le linn nóiméad deacair. Nascann gné an Chiorcail Teaghlaigh othair le tacadóirí ainmnithe, agus taispeánann leathanaigh léargais patrúin ghiúmair thar am. Cuireann Tacaíocht Ghéarchéime cúnamh láithreach ar fáil trí theagmhálaithe éigeandála aon-tapála.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh Polar Care Feidhmchlár Móibíleach Duais Iarainn A' Design Award, aitheantas gradamach a bhronntar ar dhea-dhearaí a chomhlíonann na riachtanais ghairmiúla agus thionsclaíocha a bhíonn á n-éileamh ó chruthuithe a ndearnadh go maith iad. Léiríonn buaiteoirí Iarainn scil mhór, speisialtóireacht ard, tuiscint saineolaí agus cumas cruthaitheach a gcruthaitheoirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Polar Care Feidhmchlár Móibíleach ina chruthú a bhfuil an-mheas air, a n-ardaítear agus a ghráitear atá praiticiúil agus nuálach. Comhtháthaíonn an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Iarainn A' Design Award na cleachtais is fearr sa tionscal agus tá saintréithe teicniúla inniúla aige nasctha le heolas agus le tallann. Tá meas ar an dearadh Polar Care Feidhmchlár Móibíleach as a dhúthracht agus dearadh é chun feabhsuithe cáilíochta beatha a sholáthar a chabhraíonn leis an domhan a dhéanamh ina áit níos fearr.

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.