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Mind Heaven Case Study


This project documents the user-centered design process for a digital platform, from research and ideation to prototyping and final visual design. 
It highlights how user-centered research, design thinking, iterative prototyping, and visual design principles were applied to create an engaging and intuitive experience. 
Our team explored workflows, accessibility, and brand consistency to ensure the platform meets both user and business needs.


Timeline

September 2023 - December 2023





Role
UI/UX Designer
Team
3 UI/UX Designers

My Tasks
User Research
Usability Testing
Experience Mapping
Heurstic Evaluation

About

Problem Statement
College students and young professionals are struggling with increasing levels of stress and mental health challenges. 
However, there is a gap in tailored resources and support systems related to pressures associated with academic pursuits and the early stages of professional careers. 

Impact
The goal of MindHeaven is to empower young adults with knowledge and support to effectively manage their mental health, and leading to improved well-being, academic success, and professional growth. By normalizing the conversation around mental health, MindHeaven also aim to reduce the stigma in these environments.

Design Process

users research
Personal




Target User Research
Target users actively seek social circles that offers stress relief.Target users experience mental stress due to certain factors.

Target users never used a mental health application.Users crave a platform blending stress relief, resources & personal growth.


Userflow  Diagram
We set up tasks and test with interactive wireframe before committing to high fidelity designs.

Wireframe


Sitemap

usability Test
Usability Issues Identified

Assessment Button Overlooked: Users often missed the “Take Assessment” button and went to the “Discover” page instead.

Dropdown Menu Glitchy: The navigation dropdown was distracting and had visual issues.

Unclear Button Text: The text for the assessment button was too long and didn’t stand out.

Podcast Page Confusion: Users weren’t sure when the page switched to podcasts due to lack of cues.

Broken or Missing Links: Some clickable elements in the podcast section were not functional.

Design Iteration
Remove Distracting Elements
“I feel like there are too much information on this page and it was a little distracting...”
“Maybe too many similar choices, I found it hard to decide which one is the right path...”

Hick's Law: The time it takes to make a decision increases with the number and complexity of choices.
We expand and rearranged the content so the user won’t be frustrate by the overcrowd choices option.

Modification: Delete overwhelm information, and be more focused and clear

Before

After

LOGOTYPE AND  TYPEFACE


Final design






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