AIA Design mentors next wave of digital health innovators
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20 Jun 2025AIA Design's partnership with PolyU students sparked eight transformative digital health projects. Three exceptional solutions stood out, bringing fresh thinking to healthcare and elderly wellness in Hong Kong.
Eight innovative solutions
- Eczega — an application focused on eczema care
- Habitidy — a decluttering application
- iMind — a cat adoption platform
- Lumo — a social app for older adults
- MotoRehab — an application promoting elderly motor skills
- Smokend — an app to help users quit smoking
- VitaLife — a solution for retirees
- WellPath — a navigation tool for wheelchair users on public transport
Student showcase
- Clarity of vision statement, design criteria, and solution
- Quality of prototyping and testing
- Desirability of concept
The winning projects
This smoking cessation solution distinguished itself through its methodical approach and strong user engagement strategy. The team's thorough research directly informed their final solution, complemented by robust prototyping and confident handling of judges' questions. Their vision focused on building psychological resilience and creating a supportive environment for durable smoking cessation.Second place — 'MotoRehab' by Fong Chung-Tai and Hui Wing-Laam
This elderly motor skills rehabilitation platform impressed judges with its extensive consultation with both game design and medical professionals. The team presented compelling quantitative and qualitative test results, alongside well-documented user testing videos demonstrating their prototype in action. Their solution effectively combined daily physical activity with gamification for motor skills training.Third place — 'VitaLife' by Chung Wing-Mui and Tang Tsz-Yui
This retirement-focused solution stood out for its creative problem statement and thorough testing methodology. The team demonstrated clear evolution through multiple iteration rounds, creating a platform that helps retirees stay active and social while finding purpose in their next life chapter.
The success of this partnership underscores the value of industry-academia collaboration in nurturing the next generation of digital innovators. As these students move forward into their careers in interactive media and user experience design, they carry with them not just theoretical knowledge, but practical experience in creating solutions that make a real difference in people's lives.
[The students] didn't just create apps — they developed human-centred solutions backed by thorough research and iterative testing. This approach aligns perfectly with how we tackle challenges at AIA Design.