Project Information
Case Study
Pause.
A purpose-driven wellness app
Duration
2 Weeks
UX research to HiFi
Role
Researcher, Designer
Research, prototyping
Challenge
Personalized Well-Being
Help user build mindful habits
How might we help busy adults to balance their busy life-style and mental health?
Hi-Fidelity Summary
Pause is a simple, calming digital companion app for busy adults.
The app design prioritizes user needs by offering quick emotional check-ins and tailored micro-activities for mental health support. Its minimal and easy-to-use interface respects users’ busy lives.
Initial Brainstorming
Adults often balance competing responsibilities such as work, family, personal goals, and social commitments, making it difficult to prioritize their well-being. During ideation, a wide range of concepts were explored—from broad societal changes to technology-driven solutions—to better understand how mental wellness could be supported within busy lifestyles.
Ultimately, Pause was designed as a practical, accessible solution that integrates into daily routines through simple emotional check-ins and personalized activities that help users refocus, recharge, and maintain balance throughout the day.
Competitive Analysis
PackPoint
- Requires multiple steps to get list results.
- Presets are gender based.
- Results in long and everyday items.
- Customization is restricted to paying customers.
Packr
- Requires multiple steps to get list results.
- Presets are gender based.
- Results in similar items, long, and less flexible.
- Customization is restricted to paying customers.
UX Implication
- Reduces the speed of obtaining list results.
- Reduces inclusivity and introduces unnecessary barriers.
- Increases scanning effort.
- Makes it hard to tailor for real needs.
Initial Sketches
The following screen sketches illustrate the key pages required to support the core user experience of the app. Each sketch focuses on essential interactions and inputs needed for users to complete their tasks efficiently, while also exploring additional elements that support clarity and usability.
Sign-in, Sign-up & Landing Pages
Activities, In-Action, and Finished Pages
Low-Fidelity Wireframes
The wireframes translated the initial sketches into structured screen layouts, refining navigation, content hierarchy, and user flows. By prioritizing simplicity and accessibility, this stage helped validate the app's core experience before visual design exploration.
Sign-in, Sign-up & Landing Pages
Activities, In-Action, and Finished Pages
High-Fidelity Designs
Building upon the wireframes, the high-fidelity designs introduced the visual identity of Pause through thoughtful use of color, typography, and imagery. The final screens were crafted to create a calming, intuitive experience that guides users through emotional check-ins and personalized wellness activities while maintaining a clean and accessible interface.
Signin Page
Signup Page
Home Page
Exercise Page
Start Exercise Page
Finished Page
