The Product
Digital emotional therapeutic aid for patients and therapists
Project Duration
October 2023 - March 2024
The Problem
Many patients struggle to effectively communicate their emotions and understand their feelings, leading to challenges in therapy sessions and hindering progress in emotional well-being. Traditional methods of exploring emotions may be limited or ineffective, leaving patients feeling disconnected and therapists unable to provide targeted support.
The Goal
Addresses the communication gap between patients and therapists, enabling more effective emotional exploration and fostering the development of emotional intelligence.
By creating a platform that offers feeling cards and prompts synced between patients and therapists, the aim is to enhance communication, promote deeper understanding of emotions, and facilitate meaningful progress towards emotional well-being for all users.
The Role
Product designer - responsible for shaping the user experience and aesthetic appeal of the application.
Responsibilities
1. User research
2. Wireframing
3. Prototyping
Persona: Maryam Sarah
Problem statement:
Maryam is a teenager who is struggling to express her feelings due to her upbringing.
Age: 18
Education: Senior year of high school
Hometown: Los Angeles, United States
Family: not married yet; has a boyfriend
Occupation: N/A
"I wish there was an app that could help me understand my emotions better, you know? Like a friend who's always there to guide me through the ups and downs." - Maryam
Goals
1. Understand Emotions
2. Strengthen Relationship
3. Feel Empowered
Frustrations
1. Communication Barriers
2. Lack of Emotional Support
3. Desire for Deeper Connection
Persona: Peter Samuel
Problem statement:
Peter is having problems with his family and he is struggling to understand why.
Age: 50
Education: Major in Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Texas, United States
Family: married with two children who have grown up.
Occupation: Mechanical engineer
"I used to think family was supposed to be my safe haven, but lately, it feels like I'm lost in a maze, trying to find my way back home." - Peter
Goals
1. Develop Self-Awareness
2. Build Emotional Intelligence
3. Improve Relationships
4. Understanding Family Dynamics
5. Finding Emotional Closure
Frustrations
1. Lack of Self-Awareness
2. Limited Emotional Intelligence
3. Strained Relationships
Wireframe sketches
Low-fidelity prototype
High fidelity prototype (for patient)
High fidelity prototype (for therapist)
Website wireframes
Accessibility considerations
1. Contrast checker
2. Adding microphone
3. Light and dark mode
Let's connect!
Interested in discussing how I can tailor this app to your specific needs or exploring more of my design portfolio? Feel free to reach out for a chat or to view additional projects. I'd love to hear from you!