Heather Hinkes

hahinkes@uwm.edu
hinkesha@yahoo.com

Bio

Heather Hinkes is a visual artist and creative thinker who likes to see what’s possible through interactivity and experiences. Although still an emerging artist, she is learning to research and develop new, unique concepts through the use of print and computer media. Heather started as a lost student at the first university she attended, but found her way in Milwaukee where she currently works as an intern for Stone Creek Coffee. She is proficient in most Adobe programs and has confidence in her abilities to evoke a great energy with ideation, knowledge and presence.

High School

Waukesha North High School

Design Team

Leslie Witte
Senior DVC Student, classmate to provide feedback on design process.

Mike Andes
Graphic Designer/Art Director at The Roberts Group, Industry Professional helping with prototyping and giving feedback on the design process.

Mary D’Amato
My target market individual — the person with RA who inspired me to do this project, helping with my app production by giving feedback on all aspects of functionality, starring in my video.

Description

Tracker is a tool for people diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis provided by their health care provider. When diagnosed, they will receive a fitness bracelet that will sync directly to the Tracker app. The bracelet will track their heart rate and steps during exercise routines. It is also serves as a reminder tool, to help them remember to take their medications, perform exercises and other events put into their calendar. The app is a way for a person to track their progress and monitor how they feel during their daily activities. Doing this will help their doctor in recording the joint progression and help the person see and remember what they’re capable of handling physically.

Mission

Tracker is a tool for people suffering with Rheumatoid Arthritis, where they can monitor their medications, exercises, and daily scheduled activities.