App Design | Healthcare | Vibe-coding
Togetherly
An ongoing side project leveraging vibe-coding to prototype a product that connects isolated seniors with their families
Discovery
"Connection Gap" for 16 million seniors living alone
The data shows that: In 2023, 28% of US seniors (16.2 million people) lived alone. Isolation isn't just a feeling; it’s a health crisis that leads to depression and accelerated cognitive decline.
My personal experience with my grandfather revealed a specific pain point: technology often feels like a barrier rather than a bridge. This led to my core design challenge:
How might we help seniors feel deeply connected and cared for through technology that feels intuitive, not overwhelming?
The process
Rapid prototyping with vibe-coding
Instead of the traditional "design then handoff" bottleneck, I leveraged vibe-coding to keep the momentum of my creative flow:
Natural language to code: I articulated the emotional needs of the user and the design goals to AI, allowing it to handle the code while I focused on the UX architecture and design direction.
Iterative prototyping: I was able to tweak the interface and interaction models as quickly as I could think of them. Also, I was able to apply the same color palette across platforms with just one simple command.
Human-Centered AI: By offloading the technical "how," I spent my energy on the "why," ensuring the senior-facing interface remained accessible and warm.
Prototypes for senior users (Tablet)
Prototypes for adult children users (Mobile)
