Conclusion
To assist users in reaching fitness and mindfulness goals by offering a variety of classes and prompts to follow along with, at home or on the go, and a personalized goal tracking system to help in progression
Design Process
In learning of persona opinions, perspectives, motivations and limitations, I found 3 health themes - the need for fun exercise, mindfulness and self reflection
This understanding directed the product to focus on those 3 needs, centering around exercise, meditation and journaling
Persona
Trying new things
Motivations
Limitations
Location
Speed
Access
Play
My goal was to gain insight into the wellness and lifestyle practices that are most appealing to consumers, and to understand how they currently integrate those practices into their daily routines
By identifying these behaviors, I aimed to develop a product that can better support their journey towards success
By application type
2022
(30%) Depression and Anxiety Management
(23%) Meditation
(11%) Wellness
(17%) Other
(19%) Stress Management
By application type
2022
(40%) Exercise and Weight Loss
(29%) Diet and Nutrition
(21%) Activity Tracking
(10%) Other
Mental Health Apps Market
Fitness Health Apps Market
When 76 young adults were asked open ended questions about their integrative health participation, it was revealed that
60% self reported a mental illness
80% cited access in location and ability as the most influential aspect in their exercise habits
60% used self reflection in their mental health practice
Practiced Yoga
22%
Regularly Exercised
25%
Meditated
15%
Research
Time
Access to gyms
Mental illness
Physical ability
Knowledge
Resources
facilitating fun, engaging and accessible exercise routines
Exercise
Meditation
reducing perception of anxiety and pain through guided breathing and meditation practices
Journal
inspiring mental and emotional wellbeing through self awareness, insight and understanding with daily journaling and gratitude prompts
My objective was to design a comprehensive tool that supports users in addressing every aspect of their mental and physical health journey.
By empowering and motivating greater self-awareness and prioritizing whole-body health, the aim is to help users achieve their wellness goals and overcome the challenges they face in their daily lives
Exercise
Awareness
Journal
an all-in-one app that combines exercise tracking, guided meditation, and reflective journaling
After conducting research and interviews, I synthesized responses to create a comprehensive persona
This persona represents the common characteristics and behaviors of the target audience, and provides a better understanding of their needs and preferences
Style
