A Path to Heart Health
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, CDC Foundation
Why This Project Mattered
Heart Healthy Steps was created to help people take small, manageable actions to improve their heart health. The platform needed to be clear, welcoming, and accessible to support users at any stage of their wellness journey.
Approach and Delivery
We designed an easy-to-navigate site with step-by-step content and strong visual cues. Each section guides users through risk factors and healthy habits, making complex health advice easier to understand and act on.
Guided Steps for Heart Health
The redesigned interface uses a structured step-by-step approach to help users make heart-healthy choices. Each action, from managing risk factors to lowering stress, is clearly presented with easy navigation to encourage engagement.
Emphasizing Key Health Messages
A distinct callout box highlights priority information, ensuring that users can quickly grasp essential health insights. This feature improves readability and directs attention to critical actions like quitting smoking and managing heart disease risk.
Encouraging Physical Activity Through Interactive Content
The platform integrates engaging multimedia, including videos and interactive guides, to support users in becoming more active. Step-by-step instructions and motivational content help users overcome barriers to exercise and build healthier habits.
Clear Design for User Engagement
A thoughtfully structured layout, high-contrast buttons, and intuitive navigation make it easier for users to explore heart health resources. The design ensures that key actions are easily identifiable, improving overall usability and accessibility.
Reflections
This project showed how thoughtful design can turn health education into personal motivation. By making content clear and approachable, we helped users take their first step toward better heart health.
