The Challenge
As Canada’s largest lab provider, LifeLabs conducts over 112 million laboratory tests annually, aiding in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of diseases for millions of Canadians.
Recognizing the need for innovation, LifeLabs embarked on a journey to overhaul their primary healthcare portal, a platform accessed by 3 million individuals across Canada to monitor their health.
To achieve this, LifeLabs engaged in Healthcare UI UX Design and Software Development, ensuring the creation of a brand new, user-centric experience for their myresults™ portal. Amidst market pressures from competitors and healthcare startups, it was imperative for LifeLabs to deliver an extraordinary experience to its customers, setting a new standard in healthcare accessibility and usability.
Our Approach
Collaborative Platform Development
Close collaboration with LifeLabs for the development of a complex platform led to a modular launch plan to ensure a successful product introduction.
Redesign New Features
The Idea Theorem team contributed by redesigning and adding new features, including buttons, option sliders, e-commerce carts, and pdf viewers, enhancing the platform’s functionality.
Usability Validity Through Testing
Usability testing was a pivotal step, validating the designs with existing LifeLabs users. Given the healthcare nature of the app, accessibility and user-friendliness were paramount, catering to clients with varying ailments or disabilities.
Accessible Healthcare App
Ensuring the app’s intuitiveness and usability for all clients, irrespective of health conditions, was a primary focus. The collaborative efforts resulted in an accessible healthcare platform.
The Outcome
Enhanced User Experience
The myresults™ portal by LifeLabs offers a seamless interface and new features like virtual care and health risk assessment, enhancing user experience.
Custom Solutions and Accessibility
Idea Theorem delivered custom code, components, and usability reports, aligning with AODA compliance laws, making the portal accessible and user-friendly.
Positive Beta Feedback
Beta customers praised the redesigned portal and new features, reflecting the success of LifeLabs’ efforts.
Expansion of Customer Base
The portal’s user-friendly design and innovative features attracted new users, expanding LifeLabs’ customer base.
