DayCape:

• Founded DayCape with a mission to provide crucial support to children within the autistic spectrum, aiming to enhance their daily experiences and overall well-being.

Role:

Founder, UX/UI designer, service designer

UserResearch:

• Extensive Engagement: Conducted numerous visits and interviews with children, parents, teachers, and support centers within the special needs community.

• Thorough Field Insights: Immersed in the field of autism through support center visits and in-depth interviews, fostering a deep understanding of the challenges and needs.

Insightful Discoveries:

• Essential Preparedness: Uncovered the importance of equipping children with autism for daily activities to facilitate effective social interaction and educational engagement.

• Remote Support Gap: Recognized the lack of continuous support and collaboration for children with autism, as caregivers cannot always be present.

Concept Development:

• Co-Creation for Empowerment: Collaborated with children to shape a digital platform, establishing a support circle accessible throughout their day.

• Efficient Progress Tracking: Designed the platform to enable collaboration among caregivers and collect data on a child's daily progress, optimizing existing support systems.

Solution Implementation:

• Beta Launch and Testing: Introduced the beta product to families and schools, leveraging user tests and analytics to measure its positive impact.

• Positive Outcomes: Witnessed improved well-being and increased success in school activities during user testing, validating the app's effectiveness.

Noteworthy Achievements:

• Real-World Impact: Successfully launched the app with over 15,000 downloads, showcasing tangible social benefits in well-being and educational achievements for children with special needs.

• Recognized Excellence: The app's remarkable contributions earned multiple awards and prominent features, including recognition as a Forbes 30 under 30 and by Forbes magazine in 2017.

Experience the App at www.daycape.com