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DobroDoc+

Mobile app · 2020

Lead UX — user interviews, IA, mobile prototyping

Redesign cut time-to-booking by 40% in usability tests


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Booking was harder than the illness

DobroDoc+ already existed — but the original app was outdated and frustrating to use. Booking a doctor's appointment required more effort than the illness itself.

The core pain: when you're sick, the last thing you want is to navigate a broken interface or travel to a clinic just to get in the queue. Busy adults needed a way to see a doctor without leaving home.

The goal was a full redesign — faster booking, clearer navigation, and an experience that works when you feel your worst.

From audit to handoff

1.0

UX Audit

Analysed existing app — broken flows, inconsistent patterns, key drop-off points.

Audit report

2.0

User Research

Interviewed busy adults about medical apps and clinic visits.

Interview notes

3.0

UX Strategy

Defined redesign priorities. Goal: booking under 3 taps, eliminate redundant screens.

Strategy doc

4.0

Wireframes

Redesigned core flows — booking, doctor search, medical history.

Lo-fi wireframes

5.0

Usability Study

Two rounds — lo-fi and hi-fi — with busy adults.

Usability report

6.0

Mockups & Hi-fi

Full visual redesign with new component library.

Hi-fi prototype

7.0

Hand-off

Specs, annotations, component documentation.

Figma handoff

Strategic foundation

Vision Accessible telemedicine platform for everyone, regardless of location or schedule
Project stage Full product development and launch
Business goals 1. Reduce clinic overcrowding by 30%
2. 50,000 users within first 6 months
3. 90%+ patient satisfaction
4. Subscription + per-consultation revenue
User goals 1. Book without calling during business hours
2. Consult online for minor concerns
3. Access medical history in one place
4. Manage family appointments
Design principles Trust & Security · Simplicity · Empathy · Reliability · Accessibility
Success metrics Booking completion > 85%
Video success rate > 95%
NPS > 70
Avg booking time < 3 min

Understanding the users

01

Stakeholder interviews

7 stakeholders: Medical Director, COO, Head of Product, Compliance Officer.

7 interviews business alignment

02

Surveys

250 patients and 35 healthcare providers. 84% wanted online consultations. 73% found traditional booking inconvenient.

285 participants quantitative

03

User interviews

15 patients + 8 doctors, 60-min sessions.

23 sessions qualitative

Multi-scenario flow

Start Home Symptom checker Doctor match Search doctor Select slot Confirm Pre-call check Video call Summary + prescription Consultation history Medical certificates Symptom checker Booking Consultation History Certificates

Overview flow covering 5 user scenarios: symptom search, appointment booking, video consultation, consultation history, and medical certificates.

Structuring the redesign

Onboarding & symptom checker

Entry flow with medical disclaimer. AI-guided symptom input leading to doctor recommendations.

Doctor search & profiles

Browse view with availability on cards. Profile: specialisation, ratings, available slots.

Appointment booking

Real-time slot selection. Family member switcher at top of screen.

Video consultation

Connection quality indicator before joining. In-call: chat, document sharing, prescription pad.

Post-consultation

Diagnosis summary + digital prescription. Automatic email after session ends.

Medical history & certificates

All past consultations in one place. Certificates available for instant download.

Two rounds of testing

Round 1 — Lo-fi prototype

Findings

  • Users wanted doctor availability before clicking profiles
  • Symptom checker felt untrustworthy — no disclaimers
  • Family profile switching was confusing

Changes made

  • Availability indicators added on doctor cards
  • Symptom checker redesigned with disclaimer + emergency warnings
  • Persistent family switcher added at top of screens

Round 2 — Hi-fi prototype

Findings

  • Users wanted connection status before video call
  • 100% of users loved digital prescription feature
  • Users wanted appointment reminders before consultations

Changes made

  • Connection quality indicator + test call added
  • Push notifications with reminders + checklist
  • Post-consultation summary auto-sent to email

What changed after testing

01 — Doctor card

Before

Before

Name and specialisation only

After

After

Availability indicator — green dot + next free slot on card

02 — Symptom checker

Before

Before

Plain input form, no context

After

After

Medical disclaimer + emergency warning, AI match with doctor recommendation

03 — Family switcher

Before

Before

Buried in profile settings

After

After

Persistent switcher at top of every screen

04 — Pre-call screen

Before

Before

Direct join button only

After

After

Connection quality check + test call option

05 — Post-consultation

Before

Before

Session ends, nothing sent

After

After

Summary card in-app + auto email with diagnosis and prescription PDF

40% faster booking

Redesign launched in late 2020. The updated app reduced time-to-booking by 40% in usability tests. Digital prescriptions and post-consultation summaries became the most praised features in early feedback.

The app is live on both platforms today.

Looking back

What I'd do differently

Start with a design system from day one. Component inconsistencies between screens slowed the hi-fi phase and required cleanup before handoff.

What I learned

Two rounds of usability testing caught fundamentally different issues — lo-fi revealed structural problems, hi-fi surfaced emotional and trust concerns. Both are non-negotiable for a healthcare product.

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