Challenge
Traditional mood tracking methods (bullet journals, physical diaries) create barriers to consistent mental health monitoring. Users struggle with creative pressure, forgotten entries, and difficulty identifying patterns between therapy sessions, leading to inadequate mental health support.
My Role
I designed an intuitive iPhone app that transforms mood tracking into a simple, visual experience. The solution removes creative barriers while providing comprehensive mental health insights through customizable color-coded mood mapping.
Process
User Research → Identified pain points in existing mood tracking methods and therapy gaps
Problem Definition → Addressed accessibility, consistency, and pattern recognition challenges
UX Strategy → Created daily notification system with customizable mood categories
Interface Design → Developed intuitive visual calendar with detailed tracking capabilities
Problem Definition → Addressed accessibility, consistency, and pattern recognition challenges
UX Strategy → Created daily notification system with customizable mood categories
Interface Design → Developed intuitive visual calendar with detailed tracking capabilities
Impact
Reduced tracking friction by eliminating artistic skill requirements and "pretty page" pressure
Improved therapy outcomes through comprehensive mood pattern visualization
Enhanced user autonomy via fully customizable mood categories and notification timing
Long-term insight generation through scrollable monthly/yearly mood pattern analysis
Improved therapy outcomes through comprehensive mood pattern visualization
Enhanced user autonomy via fully customizable mood categories and notification timing
Long-term insight generation through scrollable monthly/yearly mood pattern analysis
Role: Lead UX Designer - Personal Project
Skills: User Research, Mental Health UX, Mobile App Design, Behavioral Design
Skills: User Research, Mental Health UX, Mobile App Design, Behavioral Design
