Easy PT Easy Taupānga Whakariterite Haumanu Tinana nā Stacey Chen

Ko te hoahoa Easy PT Easy Taupānga Whakariterite Haumanu Tinana nā Stacey Chen he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2026 A' Design Award Rino i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Hangarau Pūkoro, Tono me te Pūmanawa.

RinoPūkoro· 2026

Easy PT Easy Taupānga Whakariterite Haumanu Tinana

nā Stacey Chen

Kiritaki: Stacey Chen

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Rino i te Wāhanga Pūkoro

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Easy PT Easy Taupānga Whakariterite Haumanu Tinana

He taupānga pūkoro a Easy PT Easy e ārahi ana i ngā tūroro haumanu tinana tuatahi mā tētahi ara tiaki mārama, mōhio hoki. Ka whakakapia ngā pepa mahi ki tētahi tukanga whakauru māmā. Mā ngā taputapu aromatawai tohumate whaiaro e āwhina ngā kaiwhakamahi ki te mārama ki ō rātou mamae, ā, mā ngā ara hononga tōtika e tūhono ngā kaiwhakamahi ki ngā kaihaumanu tinana kāore he tono nō tētahi rata whānui. Mā ngā tauira take e hāngai ana me tētahi atanga māmā e whakamāmā ai te āwangawanga, e hanga ai hoki te whakapono. I hangaia te taupānga hei āwhina i ngā tūroro kia whai wāhi kaha ki tō rātou whakaoranga.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Rino

Ko Easy PT Easy Taupānga Whakariterite Haumanu Tinana te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Easy PT Easy Taupānga Whakariterite Haumanu Tinana he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Easy PT Easy Taupānga Whakariterite Haumanu Tinana mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: Easy PT-Easy a user-friendly app that guides first-time physical therapy patients through a clear, informed care journey. It replaces paperwork with a streamlined onboarding process, offers symptom self-assessment tools, and connects users directly with PTs, removing the need for a general doctor referral. Through relatable case examples and intuitive design, it eases anxiety, builds trust, and empowers patients to take an active role in their recovery.
Inenga & Pēketanga: As a digital product, Easy PT-Easy was designed for mobile platforms with a responsive UI adaptable to various screen sizes. It was prototyped using Figma, focusing on accessibility, touch-friendly interaction, and clear visual hierarchy. The app features symptom check tools, narrative-based onboarding, and direct PT connection pathways, all optimized for user flow efficiency and emotional clarity in first-time physical therapy experiences.
Tūtohu: App Design, UIUX, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Design Reserach, Mobile App, Physical Therapy, PT, Virtual Triage
Hangarau Whakanao: Stacey Chen employed human-centered design methods, beginning with qualitative research through interviews and journey mapping to identify user pain points. She synthesized insights into key design goals: clarity, empathy, and accessibility. Low-fidelity wireframes and user flows were iterated based on feedback, leading to a refined prototype. The final design emphasizes intuitive interaction, storytelling, and efficient onboarding tailored to first-time PT patients.
Wero Hoahoa: The hardest part was addressing patients’ emotional uncertainty while navigating the complexity of the healthcare system. Social stigma around injury and limited access to clear information made it difficult for users to trust or engage early. Technological limitations in existing PT systems and privacy concerns also posed challenges. Overcoming these meant designing a solution that felt human, safe, and intuitive, bridging gaps in empathy, access, and communication.
Rangahau: This project used qualitative research to understand the emotional and practical challenges of starting physical therapy. The goal was to uncover patient pain points and gaps in the process. Interviews and surveys were conducted with both patients and clinicians. Insights revealed confusion, fear, and a lack of clear guidance. These findings shaped a design that simplifies the PT journey, improves communication, and encourages early engagement, benefiting both healthcare systems and patient well-being.
Whakaaweawe: Having gone through a serious accident, Stacey Chen experienced firsthand the confusion and anxiety surrounding physical therapy. This inspired her to investigate how design could ease that journey. Through interviews with patients and clinicians, she identified critical gaps in communication and preparedness. The resulting design blends empathetic storytelling with intuitive tools to guide users, reduce anxiety, and improve access to physical therapy.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: The project started in January 2024 in Chicago and finished in June 2024 in Chicago.
Rerenga Mahi: Easy PT-Easy guides users step by step, starting with a simple introduction and relatable story to ease anxiety. Users answer a few questions about their pain, and the app helps them understand what might be happening. It then connects them directly to a physical therapist. No doctor visit needed. By setting clear expectations and using friendly language, the app helps patients feel more prepared, supported, and confident about starting their recovery journey.
Whakamana Whakaahua: Image #1: Illustrator Stacey Chen, Easy PTeasy, 2024. Image #2: Illustrator Stacey Chen, Easy PTeasy, 2024. Image #3: Illustrator Stacey Chen, Easy PTeasy, 2024. Image #4: Illustrator Stacey Chen, Easy PTeasy, 2024. Image #5: Illustrator Stacey Chen, Easy PTeasy, 2024.