Herbalist

Redefining Access to Medical Cannabis Through Thoughtful Design

Tools

Figma, Zoom, Slack

Role

UX/UI Designer

Led guerilla usability testing (remote via Zoom)

Shaped the redesign through direct user feedback

Created an intuitive, minimalistic design system

Overview

Herbalist is a clean, user-first platform designed to make medical cannabis more accessible and trustworthy. Built with a minimal, welcoming design and a focus on clear navigation, Herbalist empowers users to find the care they need confidently and easily.

The Challenge

Although access to medical cannabis has grown, users often face confusing information, hard-to-navigate platforms, and a lack of trusted resources. Many end up self-medicating without proper guidance, a risky and time-consuming process.

What I Did

  • Recruited users via Slack and conducted usability testing

  • Identified pain points in navigation, clarity, and checkout flow

  • Redesigned key experiences based on real user insight

Impact

  • Users completed tasks faster and with fewer mistakes

  • Feedback showed higher user trust and satisfaction

  • Created a smoother journey from browsing to checkout

    Deliverables

  • Final high-fidelity mobile app mockups

  • Updated screen flows

  • Usability testing insights + action plan

  • Herbalist mini design system (fonts, color palette, components)

"Design a simple, user-focused app that meets the needs of today’s medical cannabis consumers: clear, accessible, and trustworthy."