Polar Care Abka Mobilada by Antara Dave is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Isdhexgalka, Iskaashiga iyo Waayo-aragnimada Isticmaalaha Competition Category.

BirIsdhexgal· 2026

Polar Care Abka Mobilada

by Antara Dave

Client: PolarCare

Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Isdhexgal Category

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The Design

About Polar Care Abka Mobilada

Polar Care waa abka mobilada oo loo naqshadeeyay in lagu taageero dadka qaba xanuunka laba-cirifoodka (bipolar disorder). Abkani wuxuu ku salaysan yahay cilmi-nafsiga dabeecadda, farsamooyinka daaweynta garashada iyo cilmi-baarista xanuunnada niyadda. Interface la qabsi leh ayaa isticmaalayaasha ku hagta hubinta shucuurta, la socodka daawooyinka iyo caadooyinka maalinlaha ah ee fayoobaanta, iyadoo la adeegsanayo midabyo degan oo yareeya dadaalka maskaxda inta lagu jiro daqiiqadaha adag. Astaanta Goobta Qoyska (Family Circle) waxay isku xirtaa bukaannada iyo taageerayaasha loo magacaabay, boggaga aragtiduna waxay muujiyaan qaababka niyadda muddo ka dib. Taageerada Xaaladaha Degdegga ah (Crisis Support) waxay bixisaa caawimaad degdeg ah iyadoo hal-taabasho lagu gaari karo xiriirrada gurmadka.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award

Polar Care Abka Mobilada waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Polar Care Abka Mobilada waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Polar Care Abka Mobilada waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.

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.