Mental Health Nest App | Figma Prototype | Fall 2023

Overview

  • Led development of an interactive mental health application combining professional therapy access with self-help resources

  • Conducted comprehensive research across 20 existing mental health applications

  • Created accessible platform supporting diverse user needs and tech comfort levels

Research Highlights

  • Analyzed mental health support systems through wicked problems framework

  • Evaluated features across 20 competitor apps

  • Developed user profiles across key age groups (18-24, 25-40, 30-55, 55+)

  • Created four detailed personas representing distinct user needs:

    • Student with academic pressure

    • Working parent seeking balance

    • Professional with social anxiety

    • Retiree coping with loss

Key Features

  • Intelligent therapist matching and scheduling

  • Personalized self-help resource dashboard

  • Virtual therapy session integration

  • Mood tracking with data visualization

  • Community support group access

Design Process

  • Led initial concept development and user research

  • Created detailed user scenarios and journey maps

  • Developed and iterated interactive prototype

  • Implemented continuous feedback system

Interactive Prototype

  • Therapist search and booking flow

  • Self-help dashboard navigation

  • Support group community access

  • Virtual session interface

Technologies Used

Figma • Prototyping Tools • User Research Methods • Interface Design Software

This project showcases my ability to conduct thorough user research, translate findings into actionable designs, and create accessible mental health solutions.

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