Do fewer steps always mean more safety? Not quite
Speed, confirmation and error prevention: when a direct action helps and when SOS needs confirmation and a countdown.
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Practical setup
Concrete steps to set up a phone, contacts and reminders before you actually need them.
Set up the phone, notifications and actions so they are understandable, then practise the route with its user.
One decision per screen: progressive disclosure
A readable flow separates choice, recipients, review, and sending without hiding costs, consequences, or alternatives.
Read the guideReduced vision: contrast, text, and icons in a safety app
Contrast, scalable text, labelled icons, non-colour cues, screen reader, and focus need practical testing.
Read the guideTremor and low dexterity: design a touchable safety action
Hit areas, spacing, cancellation, and practical testing help without diagnosis or a guarantee of accessibility.
Read the guideWhich words belong on an emergency or check-in button
Concrete labels distinguish SOS, emergency, ask for help, and “I’m OK” without promising automatic calls or intervention.
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