AllSafe is an all-in-one safety resource designed to provide practical tools and essential safety knowledge in a single, intuitive platform. Unlike existing safety apps that focus on one function, AllSafe combines emergency tools like a flashlight, whistle, and contact dialer with location-based safety guides to help users respond to emergencies and prepare for potential risks. My goal was to create a holistic, user-friendly solution that prioritizes accessibility, reliability, and real-time usability in high-stress situations.
I designed AllSafe as a prototype app in response to gaps in existing safety solutions. Apps like Citizen track real-time crime, and Apple’s Check In ensures users arrive at destinations safely, but no single app provides a comprehensive, proactive safety experience that integrates immediate response tools and preparedness resources. To address this gap, I conducted user interviews with young adults, parents, and elderly individuals to understand their safety concerns. After research, it was clear users wanted a safety app that was both functional in emergencies and proactive in helping them prepare. This led to three core usability values that I stuck to when designing the app: it needed to be intuitive, reliable, and accessible.
With these usability goals in mind, I designed AllSafe to minimize cognitive load in high-stress situations. The interface was structured around quick-access emergency tools and a straightforward navigation system, ensuring users could immediately find what they need. The visual hierarchy played a critical role in the design. Large, high-contrast buttons provide one-tap access to emergency features, while structured menus organize safety guides by location and context. This approach ensures that critical information is always within reach, even in moments of panic. To further support usability, I incorporated emergency tools such as a whistle, flashlight, and emergency contact dialer, reducing the time spent searching for essential functions. A location-based safety guide system provides users with first aid, fire safety, and disaster preparedness tips tailored to their environment. Customization options allow users to personalize emergency profiles, tailoring the app’s content to their needs, while offline access ensures that critical safety information is always available, even without an internet connection.
To validate the design, I tested the prototype with a small group of users, gathering feedback on intuitiveness, efficiency, and reliability. The results confirmed that users appreciated the all-in-one approach and found the emergency tools easy to access. There was, however, some negative feedback as well. Some users wanted the ability to share safety guides with friends and family, reinforcing the idea that preparedness is often communal. Others suggested customizable alerts for specific scenarios, allowing users to receive safety notifications based on their unique concerns. Additionally, some preferred adjustable UI settings to improve readability and accessibility. This feedback shaped the next iteration of the app, ensuring that the design remained adaptive to user needs rather than static.
If fully developed, I envision AllSafe as a comprehensive safety tool that could expand its functionality and increase user engagement. Real-time safety alerts could keep users informed of dangers in their area, while interactive safety tutorials would provide hands-on learning for emergency skills like CPR and self-defense. Multilingual support would ensure accessibility for a diverse audience, reducing language barriers in critical situations. Wearable integration could allow AllSafe to sync with smartwatches and other devices, enabling faster, more discreet emergency responses.
Beyond technical improvements, I believe there are huge opportunities for partnerships with local governments, safety organizations, and community groups to enhance AllSafe’s credibility and expand its reach. The goal was to create a system where education, real-time safety monitoring, and emergency tools work seamlessly together, offering users both preparedness and immediate response options. While AllSafe remains a prototype, this project strengthened my ability to design with real-world impact in mind, balancing usability, accessibility, and functionality. It represents a vision for how digital tools can empower individuals to feel safer and more in control of their environments.
