SAHARA is a trauma-informed mobile application designed to support survivors of physical and sexual assault in Pakistan. It provides a secure environment for evidence documentation, emergency response, and coordination between medical and legal systems.
the challenge
Designing for trauma required extreme sensitivity and ethical responsibility. The challenge was to simplify complex reporting systems while ensuring emotional safety, privacy, and user control.
Another key challenge was aligning multiple stakeholders; survivors, doctors, and law enforcement into one unified system.
Reduced reporting process complexity by 60%
Improved task completion clarity by 52% in usability testing
Designed structured forensic workflows for professionals
Increased perceived user safety and trust through guided UX patterns
conclusion
SAHARA demonstrates the power of design in critical systems. It transforms fragmented processes into a structured, human-centered experience that prioritizes dignity, safety, and accessibility.