HeadSpace
Project Type
Mental Health
Mobile Application
Tools & Method
Adobe XD, Photoshop, otter.ai, Affinity Diagram, Market Research, Interview, persona, prototyping (Lo-Hi)
Role
Lead UI/UX Designer
Project Manager
Year & Course Name
Jan/Apr 2022
DIG4930 (University of Florida)
Headspace is a journaling app that provides a space to release suppressed feelings, friendly to first-time journalers who may not where to start.
1. Literature Review
Problem
Individuals struggle to seek support or take steps to address their mental health issues because they don’t know how to, don't recognize they may need help, or fear the social stigma.
Furthermore, they lack a constructive outlet to log or process their thoughts in an organized manner.
Research Process
Solution
Design a journaling app that follows an evidence-based method and is easy for
first-time users to use, while addressing the frustrating aspects of similar apps.
2. User Research
Interview
The target audience was older teens and adults who struggle with mental health issue.
The team was able to interview five diverse individuals who fit the description.
To better understand their needs, the interviewees were questioned about :
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Experience about mental health disorders including coping mechanism
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Previous efforts to alleviate mental health struggles
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Motivation and consistency to their current mental health assistance tool
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Opinions about currently existing mental health applications
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Feelings towards digital and traditional journaling
Interview Quotes
User Insights
Efficiency
Time is the main obstacle for many users. Users need a quick and easy way to journal.
Simplicity
Users feel cognitive overload with screens compact with information
and features.
Review
Recognition is the first step to taking actions. Users want to instantly identify and understand mood patterns.
Inspiration
Users want to write but feel stressed when starting an entry or struggling with what to say.
Personalization
Users want to form attachment to their journaling space and need a comforting, secure environment.
Professional Participation
Users found journaling helpful especially in combination with therapy.
The findings assessed the pain points and identified design requirements, which lead to our personas.
3. Persona
Three user personas were created from the interview insight.
Each with different motivations, goals, and pain points.
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Task Flow
Img 1: Login flow / Img 2: Journal-entry flow
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Design Requirements
Based on the information we collected, we came up with design requirements then came up with solutions for each pain points.
4. Sketches & Wireframe
Sketches
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Low-Fidelity Wireframe
- Splash screen leads to either new user or returning user screen. - Returning User has option for a passcode protected Lock.
- Splash screen leads to either new user or returning user screen. - Returning User has option for a passcode protected lock - First Time User is presented with option to take a quiz to tailor experience. - Users also have the options of having a more digital, traditional or general experience. - Add and manage user profiles for a more customized learning experience.
- Upon saving journal entry, analyzed hashtag shows up for confirmation. Users can also edit / add their own hashtag.
- Splash screen leads to either new user or returning user screen. - Returning User has option for a passcode protected Lock.
Style Guide
Style Guide
