Originating out of Falmouth University’s Launchpad programme, Neap provides an e-health solution for the diabetic community that meets EPIC’s goals.

Neap is a startup supported by the University of Plymouth, UK Research and Innovation, and NHS (Royal Cornwall Hospitals). The project's main goal is to simplify and systematise processes such as filling out a daily medical logbook and making notes with the calendar. The app comes with some game elements aimed at encouraging users. The target audience is people with diabetes from different groups.

The main idea was to develop a mobile application with a user-friendly interface that would evoke an emotional response from the user. According to research, diabetic patients are more often depressed, so it was important for us to design an interface that would create a feeling of care and support for this type of user to show them that they are not alone.

During the research, I realised that the best option for visualising information would be a cute mascot who meets the user on the dashboard and accompanies them throughout the session. Today people are increasingly delving into the digital environment, so, one way or another they come across game mechanics: the user receives a daily login bonus in the application, which motivates them to monitor health and regularly log in to Neap. A separate set of illustrations were drawn for each reward.