LumiWay

Illuminate your path with AI

LumiWay addresses the daily risks faced by individuals with visual or mobility impairments, which often limit their independence and safety in navigating the world. This AI-powered wearable is designed to "illuminate their path" by providing real-time hazard detection, adaptive navigation, and critical emergency support, significantly enhancing their situational awareness. Ultimately, LumiWay empowers users with greater confidence and autonomy, fostering a more accessible world through intelligent assistive technology.

[ Tools ] Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sora

[ Role ] UX/UI Design

[ Responsibility ] User Research, User Persona, User Flow, Wireframe, Usability Test, Prototype

[ Project Type ] Passion Project

Problem

Millions with visual and mobility impairments navigate daily life facing unseen hazards and obstacles, leading to a critical loss of independence and heightened safety risks. Current assistive technologies frequently lack the real-time, AI-driven support needed to enhance situational awareness and empower users to confidently manage these environmental challenges.

Need

LumiWay delivers crucial AI-driven protection and environmental awareness, empowering users with sensory or mobility impairments to regain autonomy and navigate with confidence.

Additionally, it reassures caregivers with real-time user monitoring, a live wearable-camera view of surroundings, and secure biometric/visual incident data for medical assessment.

Solution for Patients

01 Smart Daily Routes

AI learns user routines, offering proactive destination shortcuts and glanceable alerts, simplifying navigation for enhanced accessibility.

02 Personalized Wearable Settings

Users easily customize assistive features like Spatial Guidance, Real-Time Navigation, Biometric Tracking, and Color Accessibility for tailored support.

Solution for Caregivers

01 Live Caregiver Alerts

Caregivers get instant alerts on patient status, with real-time location, critical biometrics, and a live wearable-camera view of surroundings.

02 Secure Incident Reporting

Critical events are automatically logged with biometric data, enabling caregivers to review incidents and securely share reports with doctors.

“Pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have surged, nearly doubling from 1994 to 2022.”

"Fewer cars on the road, yet pedestrian deaths skyrocketed due to reckless driving and massive vehicles."

  • “I am afraid to go out alone because I might miss important signs or hazards on the road."

    Arnold Jr.

  • “What if something happens to my mom and I don’t know?”

    Jongwon Lee

  • “Emergencies don’t wait for me to react. I am constantly worried about his safety.”

    Tiffany Lee

Key Insights from Survey

User Type Analysis (Multiple Choice Question)

  • Vision or Mobility Challenged Users 20%

  • Caregiver or Healthcare Professional 10%

  • Interested in Wearable Tech 70%

Top Challenges

  • Understanding public transportation routes 30%

  • Identifying obstacles & hazards 20%

  • Recognizing signage & traffic signals 20%

  • Feeling confident in new places 20%

Most Desired Features

  • AI-powered real-time obstacle detection 70%

  • Health monitoring 60%

  • Emergency alert system for safety 50%

  • Voice or haptic-guided navigation 30%

Actionable Insights & Product Alignment

Biggest Concerns About AI Wearables

  • Accuracy and Reliability of Guidance 30%

  • Data privacy and security 30%

  • Cost of the device 20%

  • Battery life and hardware limitations 10%

  • Ease of use and learning curve 10%