Mental Health Nest App | Figma Prototype | 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.