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Contributing to the mental health space in India
In my first client project as a Product Designer, I had the privilege of working on the early stages of the InnerHour app, a mental health platform aimed at providing accessible mental well-being support. My role was pivotal in shaping the visual language of the app, crafting the user experience for a 21-day self-help program, and designing a partner app specifically for therapists.
Growing a media product in the the emerging Indian market
The 21-day program became a central feature of the InnerHour app, with users reporting high engagement and positive outcomes. The visually appealing and easy-to-use design contributed to the program's success in helping users improve their mental well-being.
21-Day Program
The therapist app was well-received by mental health professionals, who appreciated its intuitive design and robust functionality. It enhanced their ability to manage patient care, leading to better therapeutic outcomes and more efficient practice management.
Therapist Partner App:
As a Team Lead, I played a crucial role in mentoring and developing designers who went on to lead their own successful projects. My leadership fostered a culture of innovation, which was reflected in our team's achievement as runners-up in a company-wide hackathon. The process alterations and innovations I introduced not only improved our team's efficiency but also influenced design practices across the entire organization, leading to more streamlined and effective workflows.
Team and Process Innovation:
Impact
The design initiatives and leadership contributions I made significantly transformed both the product and the team's operations, resulting in profound business, user, and organizational outcomes.
Challenges
Developing a Cohesive Visual Language:
The challenge was to establish a visual identity that resonated with users and conveyed a sense of trust and calm, crucial for a mental health app. This required careful consideration of color schemes, typography, and overall design aesthetics to create a welcoming and user-friendly interface.
Designing an Engaging 21-Day Program Experience:
The 21-day program needed to not only guide users through their mental health journey but also keep them engaged and motivated. Creating a seamless and intuitive experience that users would find both accessible and effective was a key challenge.
Creating an Intuitive Therapist App:
The therapist app needed to balance ease of use with comprehensive functionality, allowing mental health professionals to manage patient care efficiently. Designing a tool that met the needs of therapists while ensuring patient confidentiality was critical.
My Role and Contributions
tracking, all designed to foster positive mental health habits.
The experience was built to be interactive and supportive, with features like reminders and personalized feedback to keep users on track. My design aimed to make the program feel like a personal journey, encouraging users to complete it and see real benefits.
Designing the Therapist Partner App:
In designing the therapist app, I focused on creating an intuitive interface that allowed mental health professionals to manage their practice effectively. The app included features for patient monitoring, session scheduling, and secure communication, all designed with user-friendly functionality in mind.
I worked closely with therapists to understand their needs and ensure the app met their requirements while maintaining a high standard of user experience. The design also prioritized data security to protect patient confidentiality.
My Role and Contributions
Building the Visual Language:
My primary focus was on creating a visual language that was both modern and calming. I selected a color palette that evoked a sense of peace and well-being, paired with typography that was clear and approachable.
I ensured that the design elements were consistent across the app, contributing to a cohesive user experience. The visual language was designed to support the app's goal of making mental health support accessible and reassuring for users.
Designing the 21-Day Program Experience:
I crafted the user experience for the 21-day program, ensuring it was engaging and easy to navigate. The program was structured to guide users through daily activities, reflective exercises, and progress tracking, all designed to foster positive mental health habits.
The experience was built to be interactive and supportive, with features like reminders and personalized feedback to keep users on track. My design aimed to make the program feel like a personal journey, encouraging users to complete it and see real benefits.
Designing the Therapist Partner App:
In designing the therapist app, I focused on creating an intuitive interface that allowed mental health professionals to manage their practice effectively. The app included features for patient monitoring, session scheduling, and secure communication, all designed with user-friendly functionality in mind.
I worked closely with therapists to understand their needs and ensure the app met their requirements while maintaining a high standard of user experience. The design also prioritized data security to protect patient confidentiality.
What Sets Us Apart
Reflection
Working on the InnerHour app was a formative experience in my career as a Product Designer. It was my first foray into app design, and it taught me the importance of creating a cohesive visual language and user experience that supports the app's purpose. This project laid the foundation for my approach to design, emphasizing user-centric solutions that are both visually appealing and functionally robust.
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