How It Started
How It Started
In the aftermath of the pandemic, it is clear that a growing population is grappling with heightened mental health concerns. The crisis has intensified these issues, giving rise to the elevated levels of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. As a result, there has been a notable rise in the demand for digital mental health solutions and apps.
In the aftermath of the pandemic, it is clear that a growing population is grappling with heightened mental health concerns. The crisis has intensified these issues, giving rise to the elevated levels of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. As a result, there has been a notable rise in the demand for digital mental health solutions and apps.
As someone personally impacted by this, I conducted extensive research on existing mental health applications. Throughout this exploration, I made the decision to develop a concept app of my own, aiming to effectively address the identified issues.
As someone personally impacted by this, I conducted extensive research on existing mental health applications. Throughout this exploration, I made the decision to develop a concept app of my own, aiming to effectively address the identified issues.
How It Started
In the aftermath of the pandemic, it is clear that a growing population is grappling with heightened mental health concerns. The crisis has intensified these issues, giving rise to the elevated levels of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. As a result, there has been a notable rise in the demand for digital mental health solutions and apps.
As someone personally impacted by this, I conducted extensive research on existing mental health applications. Throughout this exploration, I made the decision to develop a concept app of my own, aiming to effectively address the identified issues.
The Problems
The Problems
The Problems
Difficult finding the right resources
Difficult finding the right resources
Difficult finding the right resources
Users feel overwhelmed by the resources available online. They struggle to find reliable and trustworthy sources tailored to their specific needs, causing frustration and confusion.
Users feel overwhelmed by the resources available online. They struggle to find reliable and trustworthy sources tailored to their specific needs, causing frustration and confusion.
Users feel overwhelmed by the resources available online. They struggle to find reliable and trustworthy sources tailored to their specific needs, causing frustration and confusion.
Lack of motivation and consistency
Lack of motivation and consistency
Lack of motivation and consistency
Many individuals find it challenging to maintain consistent mental health practices, such as daily mood tracking or meditation. They struggle to stay motivated and may lose interest or forget to engage with the app regularly, hindering their progress.
Many individuals find it challenging to maintain consistent mental health practices, such as daily mood tracking or meditation. They struggle to stay motivated and may lose interest or forget to engage with the app regularly, hindering their progress.
Many individuals find it challenging to maintain consistent mental health practices, such as daily mood tracking or meditation. They struggle to stay motivated and may lose interest or forget to engage with the app regularly, hindering their progress.
Limited access to immediate help during crisis
Limited access to immediate help during crisis
Limited access to immediate help during crisis
Users experiencing a mental crisis often require immediate assistance but may find it difficult to access timely support. The absence of quick access helplines or emergency contacts within the app can exacerbate their distress and hinder their ability to seek help promptly.
Users experiencing a mental crisis often require immediate assistance but may find it difficult to access timely support. The absence of quick access helplines or emergency contacts within the app can exacerbate their distress and hinder their ability to seek help promptly.
Users experiencing a mental crisis often require immediate assistance but may find it difficult to access timely support. The absence of quick access helplines or emergency contacts within the app can exacerbate their distress and hinder their ability to seek help promptly.
The Research
The Research
The Research
I drafted a top ten list of mental health applications, along with a brief description of what they provide. Based on those descriptions, I wrote down recurring features that stood out.
I drafted a top ten list of mental health applications, along with a brief description of what they provide. Based on those descriptions, I wrote down recurring features that stood out.
I drafted a top ten list of mental health applications, along with a brief description of what they provide. Based on those descriptions, I wrote down recurring features that stood out.
I sketched out each application’s logo, so at a glance, I could see the simple visual differences between each brand.
I sketched out each application’s logo, so at a glance, I could see the simple visual differences between each brand.
I sketched out each application’s logo, so at a glance, I could see the simple visual differences between each brand.
I came up with ten ideas for possible names for my application, as well as the significance behind each name.
I came up with ten ideas for possible names for my application, as well as the significance behind each name.
I came up with ten ideas for possible names for my application, as well as the significance behind each name.
The Branding
The Branding
The Branding
I looked online for ideas and sketched out various concepts. During this process, I decided to go with the name “Vital”. It highlights the significance of prioritizing mental well-being as an essential aspect of a fulfilling and healthy life. It also conveys a sense of empowerment, encouraging users to recognize the vital role their mental health plays in their overall quality of life.
I looked online for ideas and sketched out various concepts. During this process, I decided to go with the name “Vital”. It highlights the significance of prioritizing mental well-being as an essential aspect of a fulfilling and healthy life. It also conveys a sense of empowerment, encouraging users to recognize the vital role their mental health plays in their overall quality of life.
I looked online for ideas and sketched out various concepts. During this process, I decided to go with the name “Vital”. It highlights the significance of prioritizing mental well-being as an essential aspect of a fulfilling and healthy life. It also conveys a sense of empowerment, encouraging users to recognize the vital role their mental health plays in their overall quality of life.
I then took all of my sketches into Adobe Illustrator and kept refining them until I decided on the final version of the logo.
I then took all of my sketches into Adobe Illustrator and kept refining them until I decided on the final version of the logo.
I then took all of my sketches into Adobe Illustrator and kept refining them until I decided on the final version of the logo.
Logos
Logos
Logos
Colors
Colors
Colors
App Icons
App Icons
App Icons
The minimalist depiction of the lotus flower imparts a sense of simplicity while carrying profound symbolism associated with well-being and resilience. The hand-drawn and playful font adds a touch of light-heartedness, making the brand approachable and friendly. The overall design contributes to a user-friendly appeal, creating a logo that feels welcoming and inclusive for individuals seeking mental well-being.
The minimalist depiction of the lotus flower imparts a sense of simplicity while carrying profound symbolism associated with well-being and resilience. The hand-drawn and playful font adds a touch of light-heartedness, making the brand approachable and friendly. The overall design contributes to a user-friendly appeal, creating a logo that feels welcoming and inclusive for individuals seeking mental well-being.
The minimalist depiction of the lotus flower imparts a sense of simplicity while carrying profound symbolism associated with well-being and resilience. The hand-drawn and playful font adds a touch of light-heartedness, making the brand approachable and friendly. The overall design contributes to a user-friendly appeal, creating a logo that feels welcoming and inclusive for individuals seeking mental well-being.
The Design
The Design
The Design
I started with a simple and secure onboarding process, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of the user's needs. I sketched a preliminary concept of the process, drawing from insights gathered through previous research.
I started with a simple and secure onboarding process, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of the user's needs. I sketched a preliminary concept of the process, drawing from insights gathered through previous research.
I started with a simple and secure onboarding process, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of the user's needs. I sketched a preliminary concept of the process, drawing from insights gathered through previous research.
I brought those ideas into Figma, where I began creating digital wireframes. These initial wireframes served as the foundation for developing the final mockups, forming the basis for the entire app's design.
I brought those ideas into Figma, where I began creating digital wireframes. These initial wireframes served as the foundation for developing the final mockups, forming the basis for the entire app's design.
I brought those ideas into Figma, where I began creating digital wireframes. These initial wireframes served as the foundation for developing the final mockups, forming the basis for the entire app's design.
Each screen has a simple and user-friendly design, ensuring ease of navigation. The goal is to make the process swift and seamless, preventing user frustration before they even engage with the app's features.
Each screen has a simple and user-friendly design, ensuring ease of navigation. The goal is to make the process swift and seamless, preventing user frustration before they even engage with the app's features.
Each screen has a simple and user-friendly design, ensuring ease of navigation. The goal is to make the process swift and seamless, preventing user frustration before they even engage with the app's features.
The Solutions
The Solutions
The Solutions
Difficult finding the right resources
Difficult finding the right resources
Difficult finding the right resources
To tackle this issue, I implemented clear buttons positioned conveniently near the center of the screen. Each button is designed for quick and easy readability, enabling users to swiftly choose their desired path based on their preferences.
To tackle this issue, I implemented clear buttons positioned conveniently near the center of the screen. Each button is designed for quick and easy readability, enabling users to swiftly choose their desired path based on their preferences.
To tackle this issue, I implemented clear buttons positioned conveniently near the center of the screen. Each button is designed for quick and easy readability, enabling users to swiftly choose their desired path based on their preferences.
Lack of motivation and consistency
Lack of motivation and consistency
Lack of motivation and consistency
I introduced a dynamic point system to enhance user engagement by infusing a gamified element into the process. The concept involves the establishment of short-term objectives and easily attainable achievements, strategically designed to motivate users to log in daily.
I introduced a dynamic point system to enhance user engagement by infusing a gamified element into the process. The concept involves the establishment of short-term objectives and easily attainable achievements, strategically designed to motivate users to log in daily.
I introduced a dynamic point system to enhance user engagement by infusing a gamified element into the process. The concept involves the establishment of short-term objectives and easily attainable achievements, strategically designed to motivate users to log in daily.
Limited access to immediate help during crisis
Limited access to immediate help during crisis
Limited access to immediate help during crisis
I have implemented a clickable red banner positioned at the top of the screen, providing users with swift access to crisis assistance. When you click the button, it seamlessly guides you to a screen where you can select the specific type of help you require. By interacting with the buttons on this screen, you'll be seamlessly redirected to your phone dial screen, with the corresponding number already pre-dialed for your convenience.
I have implemented a clickable red banner positioned at the top of the screen, providing users with swift access to crisis assistance. When you click the button, it seamlessly guides you to a screen where you can select the specific type of help you require. By interacting with the buttons on this screen, you'll be seamlessly redirected to your phone dial screen, with the corresponding number already pre-dialed for your convenience.
I have implemented a clickable red banner positioned at the top of the screen, providing users with swift access to crisis assistance. When you click the button, it seamlessly guides you to a screen where you can select the specific type of help you require. By interacting with the buttons on this screen, you'll be seamlessly redirected to your phone dial screen, with the corresponding number already pre-dialed for your convenience.
The Design System
The Design System
The Design System
I aimed to create an interface that promotes both usability and emotional well-being. The design system not only reflects the app’s empathetic mindset but also serves as a cohesive framework that unifies the user’s experience across various components reinforcing a comforting and reassuring environment for individuals seeking mental support.
I aimed to create an interface that promotes both usability and emotional well-being. The design system not only reflects the app’s empathetic mindset but also serves as a cohesive framework that unifies the user’s experience across various components reinforcing a comforting and reassuring environment for individuals seeking mental support.
I aimed to create an interface that promotes both usability and emotional well-being. The design system not only reflects the app’s empathetic mindset but also serves as a cohesive framework that unifies the user’s experience across various components reinforcing a comforting and reassuring environment for individuals seeking mental support.
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All Rights Reserved William Wheeler Designs