Care Mi Taupānga Hauora by Xingyu Tao, Wenwen Nong and Ming Xu

Care Mi Taupānga Hauora by Xingyu Tao, Wenwen Nong and Ming Xu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Hangarau Pūkoro, Tono me te Pūmanawa Competition Category.

ParahiPūkoro· 2025

Care Mi Taupānga Hauora

by Xingyu Tao, Wenwen Nong and Ming Xu

Client: CareMi

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Pūkoro Category

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The Design

About Care Mi Taupānga Hauora

He paparangi mamati a Care Mi i hangaia hei tautoko i ngā kaitiaki o te hunga mate wārikoriko. Ka whakaratohia e te paparangi ngā taputapu mō te whakahaere tūroro, te aroturuki rongoā, te hauora hinengaro, te rongoā-mamao, me te āwhina ā-ture. Ko ngā papatohu whaiaro, ngā whakamaumahara atamai, me tētahi rōpū kōrero mō te tiaki e āwhina ana i ngā kaitiaki ki te whakariterite i ngā mahi o ia rā. Mā tētahi hapori kaitiaki e taea ai te tuari tautoko me te hanga i ngā whatunga ā-rohe. Ka tautokona te ako mā ngā whakangungu whai painga, ā, ka āwhina ngā taputapu oranga ki te whakaiti i te ahotea. I whanakehia a Care Mi mā ngā rangahau, ngā uiuinga, me ngā whakamātautau i te taha o ngā whānau me ngā kaitiaki ngaio.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Care Mi Taupānga Hauora te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Care Mi Taupānga Hauora he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Care Mi Taupānga Hauora i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: CareMi is a digital platform designed to support dementia caregivers. It offers AI tools for patient management, medication tracking, mental health, and telemedicine and legal assistance. The platform also connects caregivers through community support, facilitates learning through incentivized training, and fosters local networks. These features empower caregivers, improving their health and the quality of life for caregivers and their loved ones.
Dimensions & Packaging: CareMi is a digital platform supporting dementia caregivers with AI guidance, personalized dashboards, and a caregiver community. Built with a React frontend, Node.js backend, and Firebase for real-time data, it integrates sentiment analysis and predictive analytics to monitor stress and offer recommendations. Features include smart reminders, a caregiving chatbot, and gamified well-being tools. Security measures ensure HIPAA/GDPR compliance. The team is refining the MVP for Beta University.
Tags: Alzheimers Care, Caregiver Support, AI for Healthcare, Design for Good, Health Tech, Community Support, Incentivization
Production Technology: The team transformed six key insights into concept sketches and wireframes, refining them through collaborative sessions. Early testing ensured usability and strengthened understanding of caregiving challenges. A structured design system guided high fidelity prototypes, which were improved based on user feedback to enhance interaction. Testing confirmed the ability of CareMi to support both practical and emotional caregiving needs, establishing it as a complete solution for Alzheimer care.
Design Challenge: The main UX challenge was addressing the varied and complex needs of Alzheimer caregivers by balancing task management with emotional support. Family caregivers often lack training, while professionals manage multiple patients under pressure, creating different challenges. Designing an intuitive system that simplifies caregiving and offers emotional reassurance required continuous testing and refinement based on user feedback.
Research: The CareMi team conducted thorough research to understand the needs of Alzheimer caregivers. Through surveys, interviews, and direct observations, they gathered insights from both family and professional caregivers. Competitor analysis identified service gaps, ensuring CareMi provides distinct solutions. By using empathy mapping and value models, the team developed user personas and a clear goal to offer personalized guidance that reduces stress and increases caregiver confidence.
Inspiration: The U.S. population is aging rapidly, with over 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and older living with dementia, a number expected to rise. Globally, more than 55 million people have dementia, placing emotional, financial, and physical strain on caregivers. Both family and professional caregivers often lack support. CareMi bridges this gap by empowering caregivers, addressing healthcare disparities, and fostering a global support network.
Project Duration: CareMi began in March 2024 and is refining its product through user testing with Beta University and senior healthcare institutions. The team gathers feedback and recruits developers to enhance AI for B2C and B2B solutions. In the next 4 to 6 months, AI development will expand to predictive analytics and real-time monitoring to meet the needs of caregivers and institutions.
Operation Flow: CareMi simplifies caregiving with personalized support and seamless coordination between caregivers and healthcare providers. Users can track patient needs, receive guidance, and connect with a supportive community. The platform reduces stress by streamlining tasks, offering emotional support, and ensuring caregivers are never alone. With AI-powered tools and easy access to resources, CareMi helps caregivers provide better care while maintaining their well-being.
Team Members: Xingyu (Catherine) Tao, Wenwen (Flora) Nong, Ming Xu