Award for Accessible Design
Award Sponsor: Context Creative
![GlucoPal Diabetes Tracking App logo and app preview on multiple mobile devices](https://craft-cms-s3.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/images/entries/header-images/_openingFeaturedItem/GlucoPal_Winner_1.png)
Winners: Carmen Huang Student RGD and Karen Unnsteinsdottir Student RGD
Winning Project: GlucoPal
School: Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC; Educator Support: Paul Brokenshire
Glucopal is a health app designed for young adults with diabetes who are transitioning to independent health management. Recognizing the difficulties with new diagnosis, the design prioritizes accessibility, ensuring an intuitive and user-friendly experience. The objective is to empower users to confidently manage their health and well-being. To achieve this, the app features medication and appointment reminders, as well as health activity tracking, all crafted to support users in taking control of their health with ease and confidence.
![GlucoPal Diabetes Tracking App Insights](https://craft-cms-s3.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/images/entries/Content%20Images/_inContentCrop/GlucoPal_Winner_3.png)
Honourable Mentions
- Enhancing Reading Accessibility in CBC News App for Diverse Users by Jiyu Hwang Student RGD, Sheridan College, Mississauga, ON
- AR Fitting Room by Minjoo Kim Student RGD, York University, Toronto, ON
- Habitapp - Personal Habit Tracker by Justin Pinheiro Student RGD, Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON
- Haven by Sam Loiselle Student RGD, Ben Giannis, Matteo De Sanctis Student RGD, York University, Toronto, ON
Judges
- Dave Hurds RGD, Design Manager, Context Creative, Toronto, ON
- Tejashri Kapure RGD, VP, Executive Creative Director at Q30 Design Inc, Toronto, ON
- Michelle Santos RGD, Accessibility Specialist, Sr. Gr. Designer at BT/A, Tecumseh, ON
- Susan Yang RGD, Principal & Creative Director at Padometric Studio, Toronto, ON