Edit: After receiving actionable feedback since this article was posted for the first time, I have made a few key iterations to the redesign concept (refer to ‘Limitations & Reflections’ section below for updates)-
v1.0
-Focusing on information visualisation and increasing intuitiveness of browsing experience
v1.1
-Adding predictive layer of journey planning (alternative location suggestions, optimal time recommendations)
Times are tough now. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown no signs of abating, and governments are meticulously handling the evolving situation.
In Singapore- the country which I live in- there have been numerous emergent initiatives which often leverage on technology to help citizens better cope with the situation. The new Trace Together mobile application developed by GovTech (Singapore) is a newsworthy example of reducing the frictions inherent in contact tracing. Feeling unwell and want to know where the nearest clinic is? FluGoWhere aggregates a list of Public Health Preparedness Clinics for you. National Parks Board also has a site that tells users of crowd levels at parks, for them to make a more informed…
