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Product Designer & UX Prototype Developer

Product Designer & UX Prototype Developer

Product Designer & UX Prototype Developer

Problem

During Covid-19, nearly 1 billion people were quarantined at home. The impact of not only the virus but the considerable challenge of being confined in your own home, caused us all mental and emotional stress. Observing this drastic change in our own lives, we decided change was necessary.

During Covid-19, nearly 1 billion people were quarantined at home. The impact of not only the virus but the considerable challenge of being confined in your own home, caused us all mental and emotional stress. Observing this drastic change in our own lives, we decided change was necessary.

During Covid-19, nearly 1 billion people were quarantined at home. The impact of not only the virus but the considerable challenge of being confined in your own home, caused us all mental and emotional stress. Observing this drastic change in our own lives, we decided change was necessary.

Role

I led the team as a product designer and also contributed as a UX Prototype Developer. I managed and collaborated with 4 designers during the development of this prototype.

I led the team as a product designer and also contributed as a UX Prototype Developer. I managed and collaborated with 4 designers during the development of this prototype.

I led the team as a product designer and also contributed as a UX Prototype Developer. I managed and collaborated with 4 designers during the development of this prototype.

Solution

Our Mission
Our Mission

Turning lockdown days into engaging challenges for a more connected you

Our Mission
Solution
Solution

A mobile platform that fosters a community primed for mental health

  • Join interest groups and take on others in exciting daily challenges

Solution
Benefits
Benefits

  • Combat isolation

  • Reconnect to others with fun challenges

  • Promote self-care

Benefits

Research

Research

Research

Research Methods

We knew emotions and thought processes were key to this project. So, to truly connect with our target audience of students and working professionals under 30, we took a personal approach. We conducted in-depth interviews over Zoom, allowing us to have real conversations and gauge their mindsets on a deeper level. By interviewing 50 individuals, we gained valuable insights that will directly influence how we design this product.

Personal Interviews

Our questions had to address topics and feelings that would let us into the lifestyle of the interviewee. Some of the questions we asked were:

Question 1

Can you share any specific changes you have noticed in your daily routine?

Question 2

In the survey, I noticed that you spend time ____ and ___ before the isolation. How much time are you spending on these hobbies now?



Question 3

How does engaging with others that share similar interests and hobbies as you, affect your overall experience?

Interview Findings

Home isolation caused an increase in anxiety, depression, and an unhealthy mindset. Through interviews we noticed a significant decrease in motivation in individuals to pursue their hobbies and/or passions that they had previously engaged in prior to home isolation. After boiling all our information and our data down, we identified a common need: Communication.

Personas

Once we had analyzed our research, the next step was to develop personas to better understand our potential users. We identified two personas: a primary stakeholder and secondary stakeholder. To target our solution effectively, we based our personas on three defining qualities: Hobbies, Motivations and Frustrations.

Ideation

Ideation

Ideation

Proposed Solution

Our research revealed two key hurdles: a lack of motivation and difficulty connecting with others. That's why we created a solution that tackles both!

Imagine joining a vibrant community where you can:

  • Find your group: Explore interest groups for everything from sports to crafts, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passions.

  • Embrace daily challenges: Take on fun, bite-sized challenges that keep you motivated and help you discover new hobbies.

  • Feel welcomed and supported: Immerse yourself in a friendly and encouraging community that celebrates your progress and inspires you to keep going.


This isn't just about joining a group - it's about finding the motivation, support, and sense of belonging you need to thrive.

Initial Development

Initial Development

Initial Development

Information Architecture

Our Information Architecture diagram was drawn with the intent of keeping usability and discoverability as the main blocks of our design. We went through two iterations of our diagram as we tried to figure out the proper flow and placement of information.

Sketching

Now that there was a concrete idea, we decided to sketch out our proposed solution. As we continued to design, we honed in on our problem statement, target audience, and our goal. We wanted this application to feel refreshing and keep our interface as clean and efficient as possible. Once we felt confident with our paper sketches we transferred our ideas to a digital version.

Prototyping

Prototyping

Prototyping

Lo-Fi Prototype

The next process in our project was to take the sketches and convert them into lo-fi prototypes. We created three versions of basic wireframes that would test the layouts for the interface. Each iteration of the wireframe went through user testing and through this process, we discovered nuances of the application we wanted to emphasize.

Iteration 1

Iteration 2

Final Iteration

Moodboard

We constructed a mood board to figure out our application's identity. Our applications main message was motivation and in search of a color that embodied motivation and positivity, we found the color yellow to be the perfect fit. We balanced its vibrant energy with clean line illustrations that effectively utilized negative space with black and white. Doing so gave our design and brand a very energetic, balanced, and spirited feel. 

Screens

Screens

Screens

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Become part of a community that prides collective mental health and growth

Become part of a community that prides collective mental health and growth

Become part of a community that prides collective mental health and growth

Community

Community

Community

Join interest groups and take others on in exciting daily challenges, ranging from fitness to art

Join interest groups and take others on in exciting daily challenges, ranging from fitness to art

Join interest groups and take others on in exciting daily challenges, ranging from fitness to art

Motivation &
Accountability

Motivation &
Accountability

Motivation &
Accountability

Make a bet on yourself and keep yourself motivated while taking on challenges

Make a bet on yourself and keep yourself motivated while taking on challenges

Make a bet on yourself and keep yourself motivated while taking on challenges

Your
Journey

Your
Journey

Track your journey while connecting with others all around the world

Track your journey while connecting with others all around the world

Track your journey while connecting with others all around the world