Proactive Thyroid
Management with Cirra
Proactive Thyroid Management with Cirra
Proactive Thyroid
Management with Cirra
SCOPE
SCOPE
System Design
Product-Service Ecology
Speculative Design
System Design
Product-Service Ecology
Speculative Design
DURATION
DURATION
4W 2025
4W 2025
CREDITS
CREDITS
Mentor: Hugh Dubberly
Mentor: Hugh Dubberly
Mentor(s) / Hugh Dubberly
SKIP TO SOLUTION
SKIP TO SOLUTION
Around 4.6% of the U.S. population (or about 1 in 20 people) aged 12 years and older have Hypothyroidism.
Around 4.6% of the U.S. population (or about 1 in 20 people) aged 12 years and older have Hypothyroidism.
Around 4.6% of the U.S. population (or about 1
in 20 people) aged 12 years and older have Hypothyroidism.
PROBLEM
PROBLEM
Hypothyroidism stems from the thyroid gland's inability to produce enough T3 and T4 hormones, vital for metabolism and energy. The most common cause is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, an autoimmune attack on the gland.
Hypothyroidism stems from the thyroid gland's inability to produce enough T3 and T4 hormones, vital for metabolism and energy. The most common cause is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, an autoimmune attack on the gland.
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
For many, managing hypothyroidism is less about treatment and more about learning to read their own patterns.
For many, managing hypothyroidism is less about treatment and more about learning to read their own patterns.
User research with young women recently diagnosed with Primary Hypothyroidism revealed that managing the condition often involves navigating uncertainty, where symptoms, routines, and hormonal changes feel misaligned and difficult to interpret.
User research with young women recently diagnosed with Primary Hypothyroidism revealed that managing the condition often involves navigating uncertainty, where symptoms, routines, and hormonal changes feel misaligned and difficult to interpret.
"There are some major drops in energy level sometimes, but I am not sure if that is because of the thyroid."
"There are some major drops in energy level sometimes, but I am not sure if that is because of the thyroid."
—Hypothyroidism Patient
—Hypothyroidism Patient
"I usually have to be very cautious about my consumption. I have to maintain healthy habits in my lifestyle."
"I usually have to be very cautious about my consumption. I have to maintain healthy habits in my lifestyle."
—Hypothyroidism Patient
—Hypothyroidism Patient
OPPORTUNITY
OPPORTUNITY
How might we enable young women with primary hypothyroidism to better understand how their lifestyle choices and symptoms relate to T3 fluctuations?
How might we enable young women with primary hypothyroidism to better understand how their lifestyle choices and symptoms relate to T3 fluctuations?
SOLUTION
SOLUTION
A bio-integrated system that translates real-time hormone and lifestyle data into personalised, proactive care.
A bio-integrated system that translates real-time hormone and lifestyle data into personalised, proactive care.
The proposed wellness ecology directly addresses these challenges by transforming reactive management into proactive, personalised health optimisation.
The proposed wellness ecology directly addresses these challenges by transforming reactive management into proactive, personalised health optimisation.
REAL-TIME T3 MONITORING
REAL-TIME T3 MONITORING
A continuous, non-invasive T3 biosensor that integrates real-time hormone readings with lifestyle and symptom data, helping users understand energy fluctuations and receive targeted, holistic recommendations.
A continuous, non-invasive T3 biosensor that integrates real-time hormone readings with lifestyle and symptom data, helping users understand energy fluctuations and receive targeted, holistic recommendations.
PATCH MONITORING FOR DATA CONTINUITY
PATCH MONITORING FOR DATA CONTINUITY
To maintain the continuous, reliable data needed for an accurate digital twin, the system provides a clear countdown to patch replacement, reducing user burden and preventing data gaps.
To ensure the continuous, reliable data flow essential for the accuracy of the predictive digital twin, the system includes a clear display indicating days remaining until patch replacement. This proactive visual cue directly addresses user burden by simplifying maintenance, and preventing critical
data gaps.
AI-POWERED PROACTIVE MANAGEMENT
AI-POWERED PROACTIVE MANAGEMENT
Integrated digital twin continuously predicts the energy and hormone level changes while the AI health coach provides personalised, actionable guidance via chat to empower users in consistently managing their thyroid health.
Integrated digital twin continuously predicts the energy and hormone level changes while the AI health coach provides personalised, actionable guidance via chat to empower users in consistently managing their thyroid health.
10:52
Ask Me
Hello Shini,
It looks like your morning routine was delayed and your T3 is dipping slightly.
Thanks for letting me know.
When this happens, your energy usually dips mid-day. Would you like a few fast snack ideas to stay steady?
Great. Here are some quick, thyroid-friendly options you could find nearby:
Boiled egg + nuts
Greek yogurt
Whole grain toast with peanut butter
Want to log your medication too?
Ugh yes. I am so out of routine today.
Yes, please.
Thanks! And yes, just took it now.
Medication logged
April 29
9:44
May 01
Hello there,
Shini
What is causing my
fatigue today?
Give me a tip for
managing my diet
and today.
Summarise my
thyroid health
progress this week.
Tell me how my
recent symptoms
relate to my T3.
Can you summarise these medical reports?
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