MindMate
UI UX Design / User Research
5 Weeks
A mobile app designed to support men with mood tracking, journaling, and self-guided emotional tools—without stigma or judgment.
Research Insights
- 75% don’t talk about their feelings
- 62% don’t journal because it feels “too soft”
- 80% said they’d use a tool that feels private and non-judgmental
The College Guy
Wants to gain control of his emotions and reduce anxiety but struggles with overthinking and lack of routine, so needs easy check-ins and non-judgmental tools.
The Working Professional
Wants daily emotional balance but feels too busy for journaling, so needs quick and discreet tools.
The New Father
Wants emotional clarity and confidence as a dad but feels guilty expressing vulnerability, so needs guided prompts and a privacy-first UX.
Feature Priority Breakdown
Using MoSCoW mapping, I prioritized essential MVP features.
How Users Navigate MindMate
Early Wireframes & Interaction Mapping
I began with low-fidelity sketches to validate ideas before jumping into visual design.
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Final UI — A Safe Emotional Space
The final design is calm, masculine, and non-judgmental. I used color psychology and familiar mobile patterns to ease interaction.
Screens (show at least 6):
- Welcome
- Mood Check-in
- Toolkit Dashboard
- Journal Entry
- Emotional Literacy Page
- Profile / Settings
- Toolkit Dashboard
What I Learned
Designing for men’s mental health taught me how small design choices can build—or break—emotional trust.
Final Summary
- Simplicity Wins: Fewer steps = happier users.
- Accessibility is a must: Improved contrast & touch targets.
- Personalization drives engagement: Custom dashboards increase satisfaction.