Honey Care Hub

01 / Context

It started with Honey

When Honey was my only dog, I built Honey Care Hub to give her care a home of its own. I wanted one place for her daily tasks, appointments, and the little details I needed to keep track of.

Then Shiloh joined our family, and I revisited the project. I still wanted to see everything that needed my attention in one place, but now I also needed to know which task, appointment, or care detail belonged to which dog. That became the design challenge for the next version: how could I plan care for both Honey and Shiloh at a glance and still find what I needed for each of them?

02 / Process

Design decisions

1. Design for the phone first

   I originally built Honey Care Hub as a desktop website. When I revisited it, I thought about how I’d actually use it. My phone is usually within reach when I’m checking what’s due or marking off a task, so I redesigned it as a mobile-first web app. It still works in a desktop browser.

2. Keep it playful and give it room to breathe

   The original design was made just for Honey, and the page felt busy. With Shiloh in the family, I wanted a look that felt right for both dogs and could work for any pet. I kept the warmth and playfulness, took the visual style in a more neutral direction, and cleared away clutter so the main actions and navigation were easier to spot.

3. Make everyday care easier to manage

   I put the household progress summary and Today’s Rhythm checklist ahead of upcoming appointments. I also gave medication details their own view, so I could check directions without opening the workflow for a scheduled dose.

03 / Iteration

How the design evolved

04 / Reflection

What I’d build and test next

1. Save care information in the cloud

   I’d add cloud storage so owners can keep their pet care information over time and pick up where they left off on another device.

2. Test with pet owners

   I’d ask people with one pet and people with multiple pets to try the daily checklist and find a specific health detail. I’d look for where the experience feels straightforward and where it gets harder as more pets are added.

3. Add a working map to Find Support

   I’d connect the page to an interactive map so owners can see nearby pet care services and get directions.

4. Upload health records to pet profiles

   I’d let owners attach documents like vaccination records and vet visit summaries to the right pet’s Health Records section, so they can find them when they need them.