Epsy Taupānga Pūkoro by The Epsy Design Team

Epsy Taupānga Pūkoro by The Epsy Design Team is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Hiriwa in Hoahoa Hangarau Pūkoro, Tono me te Pūmanawa Competition Category.

HiriwaPūkoro· 2026

Epsy Taupānga Pūkoro

by The Epsy Design Team

Client: Epsy

A' Design Award Hiriwa Winner in Pūkoro Category

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The Design

About Epsy Taupānga Pūkoro

He taupānga pūkoro a Epsy i hoahoatia mā te hunga e noho ana me te mate hukihuki (epilepsy). E wātea ana a Epsy hei taupānga taketake mō iOS, Android me Apple Watch. Ka taea e ngā kaiwhakamahi te tuhi i ngā hukihuki, ngā rongoā, ngā pānga taha me ngā pāhekoheko o te oranga, ā, ka hurihia aua raraunga hei kitenga mārama hei tiri atu ki ngā tākuta. Mā ngā tuhinga mātauranga e tautoko te māramatanga ki te mate. He kaupapa matua te whakauru, nō reira i whakawhanakehia ngā mana whakahaere motuhake mō te nekeneke me ngā whakamōhiotanga, tae atu ki ngā tauira haumaru mō te hukihuki. I ahu mai te hoahoa i te rangahau whānui o ngā kaiwhakamahi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko Epsy Taupānga Pūkoro te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Epsy Taupānga Pūkoro he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Epsy Taupānga Pūkoro he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Epsy was designed to empower individuals with epilepsy. Through translating extensive research into an intuitive platform for tracking seizures and medication, several unique features were developed from seizure and medication tracking and insights to custom accessibility tools, such as tailored motion and notification controls for users with photosensitivity, ensuring unparalleled inclusivity.
Dimensions & Packaging: Epsy is a native iOS, Android and Apple Watch app
Tags: Mobile, Accessibility, UI, Epilepsy, App, Usability, UX
Production Technology: Epsy's design was born from extensive user research and an iterative, collaborative process, across both iOS and Android mobile platforms. Wireframes were refined through workshops with cross-functional teams, and accessibility was prioritized at every step, with metric-driven improvements ensuring continuous enhancement, leading to market-leading retention.
Design Challenge: Designing Epsy's UI for users with seizure conditions presented unique challenges beyond standard accessibility. The creative challenge involved balancing vibrant design, loved by users, with seizure-safe layouts and interaction patterns, and accommodating cognitive impairments like memory loss. Internal factors included understanding epilepsy's impact on UX, while external factors like evolving accessibility guidelines and technological capabilities influenced development.
Research: Epsy's design research involved extensive user interviews, surveys, usability testing, and user feedback analysis to understand epilepsy's impact on users, such as a survey answered by over 1,100 users. Also including workshops and metric tracking, we generated key insights used to address accessibility challenges including cognitive impairments, resulting in features like custom motion controls and seizure-safe patterns, ensuring a safer, more intuitive, and ultimately better product.
Inspiration: We saw a critical gap in how people with epilepsy reach their optimal treatment. Too often, patients lacked clear, reliable data to share with their doctors, slowing adjustments and preventing them from getting the best care quickly. This version of Epsy was built to close that gap. Informed by hundreds of patient interviews, we focused on giving people an intuitive way to track seizures and medication, while prioritizing accessibility and usability for all.
Project Duration: Designed across 2023, available in the USA
Operation Flow: Epsy transforms how people live with epilepsy. Beyond simple medication reminders, it lets users log seizures, side effects, and life events, turning scattered data into clear, actionable insights. With tailored educational resources and articles, Epsy empowers patients to understand their condition, advocate confidently in appointments, and make informed choices about their care. By helping people track, learn, and reflect, Epsy gives users the tools to reclaim control of their lives.
Team Members: Jake Wilkins
Will Colley
Jennifer Stuart
Anastasia Moreva
Image Credits: Epsy Health, 2025