Centered Mind
Industry
Wellness
Projects
UX/UI App — General Assembly UX Design
Agency
ct designlab
Role
Lead UX Designer, UX Researcher, UI Designer
App Design
Centered Mind is a wellness app designed to help users manage stress through mindfulness, meditation, and mantras. The app is rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which integrates four core strategies: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation. The goal was to develop a user-friendly app that provides quick and effective tools to reduce emotional stress in day-to-day life.
Project Overview
The Challenge
In today's fast-paced world, many people struggle to find time and effective methods to manage stress. The challenge was to design an app that could provide simple, accessible activities to help users quickly regain emotional balance, without overwhelming them with too much information or complex features.
To begin, I conducted user research through surveys and interviews to understand the pain points of individuals looking for stress-relief solutions. The research highlighted the need for a quick, easy-to-use app that users could engage with during brief moments of stress, such as during a work break or before bed.
Research and Discovery
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Simplicity is essential: Users want a clean, minimal interface that is easy to navigate
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Customization is important: Users prefer options that cater to their individual stress-relief needs
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On-the-go access: The app must be mobile-first and allow users to complete activities in short bursts of time
Key Insights
Based on the research, I focused the design on three main areas:
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Mindfulness: Exercises to help users stay grounded and focused in the present moment
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Meditation: Guided sessions for relaxation and stress reduction
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Mantras: Positive affirmations and calming phrases to promote emotional resilience
Design Process
Based on the research, I focused the design on three main areas:
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Mindfulness: Exercises to help users stay grounded and focused in the present moment
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Meditation: Guided sessions for relaxation and stress reduction
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Mantras: Positive affirmations and calming phrases to promote emotional resilience
Sketching it out
UX Design
The prototype was designed to reflect a calming color palette, clean typography, and minimalistic UI elements, ensuring that the interface itself would reduce cognitive load. I tested the prototype with users, gathering feedback on functionality and ease of use, and iterated on the design based on that feedback.
A key challenge was ensuring the app provided immediate value in short sessions. I focused on making each feature as efficient as possible, allowing users to access stress-relief tools without any unnecessary steps or distractions.
Challenges
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Daily Stress Tracker: A simple tool that allows users to log their stress levels and monitor progress over time
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Guided Meditation: Short, easy-to-follow sessions that fit into busy schedules
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Customizable Mantras: Users can select or create personal affirmations that resonate with their emotional needs
Key Features
UI Design
Centered Mind provides a tailored, user-centric experience that helps people manage stress in real-time. The app’s minimalistic design and easy-to-navigate interface allow users to engage with mindfulness, meditation, and mantra activities whenever they need them.
The Solution
Centered Mind is a wellness app designed to meet the needs of busy users looking for quick, effective stress-relief strategies. With its focus on mindfulness, meditation, and mantras, the app delivers a simple and effective way to manage stress, promoting emotional well-being throughout the day.