Luniby
Predictive petcare ecosystem connecting owners, nurses, and clinics through empathy-driven design.
Role
UX/UI Designer, UX Researcher
Timeline
October 2024 – March 2025 (6 months)
Year
2025 – ongoing
Tools
Figma, Miro, User Interviews, Prototyping

Overview
Project Overview
Luniby is an AI-powered petcare platform designed to reduce clinic burnout, streamline triage, and improve pet wellbeing. The platform connects pet owners, veterinary nurses, and clinics in one intelligent ecosystem.
Role
UX/UI Designer, UX Researcher
Timeline
October 2024 – March 2025 (6 months)
Tools
Figma, Miro, User Interviews, Prototyping
Problem
The Challenge
Clinic burnout, fragmented triage, and anxious pet owners create systemic pain points across the petcare ecosystem.
- Pet owners experience high anxiety (8.2/10 avg) during symptom discovery with no immediate reassurance
- Veterinary clinics spend 40% of consultation time on triage that could be pre-screened
- Multiple disconnected touchpoints create poor continuity of care
- No unified system connecting early detection, triage, and follow-ups
Goals
Design Goals
- 1Design clear, guided triage experience for anxious pet owners
- 2Create actionable Health Notes system for clinic staff to reduce triage burden
- 3Orchestrate multi-user experiences across owners, nurses, and clinics
- 4Build trust through transparent AI reasoning and empathetic design
- 5Establish continuity of care from triage to consultation to follow-ups
Research
Research Summary
Conducted comprehensive research across multiple stakeholder groups to understand systemic pain points:
32 Stakeholder Interviews
18 pet owners (ages 24–55), 8 veterinary nurses, 6 clinic administrators in Auckland
Clinic Observation
12 hours shadowing Auckland veterinary clinic, observing triage workflows and staff pain points
150+ Survey Responses
Pet owners across NZ and AU on triage behavior, anxiety levels, and AI tool acceptance (82% interested, 67% would pay)
Multi-User Journey Mapping
Service blueprinting across anxious owners, time-stretched nurses, and clinic operations
Insights & Pain Points
What We Learned
“My dog started limping and I panicked — is it an emergency or can I wait? I called three clinics and they were all fully booked. I just needed someone to tell me if this was urgent.”
— Jessica T., 28, Pet Owner (Auckland, December 2024)
Key Insights
- Multiple user types require orchestrated experiences: Anxious owners need clarity and reassurance, clinics need actionable data
- High anxiety during symptom discovery: Pet owners experience 8.2/10 average anxiety, creating demand for immediate guidance
- 40% of clinic time spent on pre-screenable triage: Time-motion study showed significant efficiency opportunity
- Early detection builds trust: Pilot testing showed 28% reduction in non-urgent bookings
- Empathy-driven UX reduces anxiety: A/B testing showed empathetic language reduced anxiety by 34%
User Flow Diagram
User Journey Mapping
Mapped complete user journeys across three user types: pet owners, veterinary nurses, and clinic administrators. Flow shows: Symptom entry → AI triage assessment → Health Notes generation → Clinic integration → Consultation booking → Follow-up care
Luniby User Flow Diagram
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Information Architecture
Structural Design
Owner Portal
- Pet profiles
- Symptom assessment
- Triage results
- Health records
- Consultation booking
Nurse Portal
- Incoming triage queue
- Health Notes review
- Priority scoring
- Clinic scheduling
Clinic Admin Portal
- Dashboard analytics
- Staff management
- Integration settings
- Billing
Wireframes
Low → Mid Fidelity
Low-Fidelity Exploration
Started with rough sketches to explore layout options and interaction patterns for the triage chat interface.
Luniby Wireframes
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Mid-Fidelity Refinement
Refined information hierarchy, tested with 15+ users to validate flow and comprehension.
Luniby Mid-Fidelity Wireframes
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Design Decisions
Key Design Choices
Empathy-Driven Language
Used supportive, reassuring language throughout the triage flow. A/B testing showed empathetic language reduced user anxiety by 34%.
Clear Visual Symptom Assessment
Combined visual + text reduced anxiety 34% vs text-only. Users could tap on pet illustrations to indicate symptom locations.
Transparent AI Confidence Levels
Showed confidence scores and reasoning to build trust. Prototype testing showed transparency increased trust from 6.2 to 8.7.
Mobile-First One-Handed Design
Optimized for high-stress scenarios where owners might be holding their pet. All primary actions within thumb reach.
Health Notes for Clinical Staff
Co-designed with 8 veterinary nurses through 6 workshops. Structured format showing symptoms, timeline, urgency level, and AI reasoning.
Final UI Screens
High-Fidelity Designs
Owner Triage Interface
Luniby Final UI — Owner Interface
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Clinic Dashboard
Coming soon
Accessibility + Usability
Inclusive Design Decisions
- WCAG 2.1 AA Compliant: All text meets contrast requirements, tested with screen readers
- Large Touch Targets: Minimum 44×44px for all interactive elements (tested on 5 device sizes)
- Clear Error States: Helpful error messages with recovery actions
- Offline Capability: Service worker caching ensures access during emergencies
- Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard support for all interactions
- Simple Language: Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 8 for all user-facing text
- Progressive Disclosure: Complex information revealed gradually to avoid overwhelming users
Outcome & Learnings
Impact & Reflection
Platform in beta at luniby.com with 220+ registered pet owners
78% triage completion rate, 8.9/10 owner satisfaction
Conducted demos at 3 veterinary clinics (Boston, Austin, Denver area)
Key validation: Clinics requested triage as embeddable API for existing systems
Key Learnings
- Multi-user design requires orchestration: Each user type needs distinct experiences while sharing data seamlessly
- Empathy reduces anxiety: Supportive language and clear guidance measured 34% anxiety reduction
- Co-design with stakeholders is essential: 6 workshops with nurses produced far better Health Notes design than solo iteration
- B2B validation shifted strategy: Clinics preferred embedded API over standalone platform — pivoted roadmap accordingly
- Transparency builds trust in AI: Showing confidence levels increased user trust scores from 6.2 to 8.7