INITIAL RESEARCH

For those feeling alone, unsure where to turn, or held back by social stigma, this highlights the need for accessible counseling and therapy, fostering hope and understanding.

Overcoming Stigma: A Safe Space for Support

RESEARCH INSIGHTS

After evaluating 20+ candidates, I gained deeper insights into the quiet struggles of living with anxiety and mild depression.

I've tried therapy before, so I'm quite cautious about mental health apps. I need to know there are real, qualified professionals behind the service - not just some AI giving generic advice.

The problem with most mental health apps is they're just too complex. I open them when I'm already feeling overwhelmed, and if the app itself is complicated, I just end up closing it.

As someone who just started my career, I'm interested in taking care of my mental health, but these apps need to work around my schedule and budget. I can't commit to expensive subscriptions right now.

SECONDARY RESEARCH INSIGHTS

Users report that free versions of Level and Calm apps do not provide sufficient trial durations, making the decision to upgrade challenging.

Excessive advertisements, sponsored content, and influencer promotions negatively impact the credibility and usability of mental health apps.

USER PERSONAS & WIREFRAMING

For those feeling alone, uncertain, or silenced by stigma, accessible therapy and counseling provide a path to hope and healing.

User Flow

Guiding Users Smoothly Through Their User Journey

Typography

Extra small text Style

small text Style

Normal text Style

Large text Style

Large Title 1

Normal Title 2

X-Large Title 1

X-Large Title 2

Assets

Home

Meditate

Sleep

Talk

Home

Meditate

Sleep

Talk

Home

Meditate

Sleep

Talk

Home

Meditate

Sleep

Talk

Home

Meditate

Sleep

Talk

CONTINUE

Dr Swati Rey

Msc in health pyschology (Gold medalist)

Specialization

Anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, Show more

Next available At

Oct 3 , 2022 1:00 PM

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Book Session

Dr Shital Bhatt

Msc in health pyschology (Gold medalist)

Specialization

Anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, Show more

Next available At

Oct 3 , 2022 10:00 AM

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Book Session

Dr Swati Rey

Msc in health pyschology (Gold medalist)

Quality

86

%

Harry's Bedtime Story


Damaris Goetze


1:54

3:20

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1999

SHIREEN BHATT

10/26

SBI

Classic

Debit

Feel free to explore my Figma file to dive into the design process. You can also check out my

Behance case study and a YouTube video where I explain the project in detail for a deeper understanding.

Thank you :)

Made by Krishnadevz © 2025

Made by Krishnadevz © 2025

MOBILE APP

MOBILE APP

Bridging the Gap Between Mental Health and Mindfulness

Bridging the Gap Between Mental Health and Mindfulness

Mental health is vital to every individual, yet many struggle to seek help due to stigma, lack of awareness, or difficulty finding the right therapist. People often feel isolated and hesitant to open up, which negatively impacts their well-being.

The idea for Breath emerged from my personal journey with mental health struggles over the years. Like many, I faced challenges that were hard to voice, navigating through self-doubt, loneliness, and the fear of judgment. These experiences taught me the importance of having a safe space to share and heal. Inspired by my own battles and the support I received, I felt driven to create something that could help others facing similar struggles.


Initially, the name "Nirvana" resonated with me, influenced by Kurt Cobain and the concept of Nirvana is in Buddhism, the state of peace and happiness achieved after giving up personal desires. I chose "Breath" to represent the deep connection between life and consciousness, drawing inspiration from the Sanskrit word "प्राणा" which signifies vital energy or life force. This app represents more than a tool it’s a bridge to understanding, self-care, and emotional well-being, dedicated to everyone striving for mental clarity, including my mother, whose strength has been my guiding light.

Product Designer

My role

UX Research

Wireframes

High Fidelity Designs

Deliverables

4 months

Timeline

Product Thinking

Interaction Design

Visual Design

User Research

Skills

Figma

Adobe Illustrator

Google Docs

Maze

Tools

Problem Statement

Problem Statement

Background

Background

Breath

Breath

In India, 7.5% of people face mental health disorders, with 30M not seeking help due to stigma. India alone represents 15% of global mental health, neurological & SAD cases.

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

Competitive Analysis Insights

Calm

THE BAD

I really think this app is too expensive.

The sleep feature doesn't work well, it crashes and misbehaves.

Background music/video after opening the app or site is very disturbing.

Headspace

THE BAD

The sound is mixed so poorly it has huge jumps in sound levels, abrupt changes in tone.

It also gives you ads for their own features.

felicity.care

THE BAD

Overall UI & payment gateway options UI feels old.

It only offer’s therapy sessions no meditate or sleep feature.

Calm

THE GOOD

I've had this app for years and have loved the free options.

Use it to meditate at work when I am stressed. I love it.

Daily content is perfect, honestly, the content is my favorite part.

Headspace

THE GOOD

Great design, works wonderfully, fantastic coaches to guide you through meditation.

I really like the meditations in this app, and the variety of other resources like sleep, focus, music and videos.

felicity.care

THE GOOD

Offer therapy sessions 24/7 from verified therapists.

Community Feature , Simple UI & easy to use.

Information Architecture

A function information architecture to understand the main actions we want them to perform using the app

Wireframing

I created 50+ sketches to refine the app’s visual design, focusing on clarity, calmness, and user accessibility for mental health support.

For Breath, I selected a soothing color palette to enhance user experience. Light Cyan and Blueberry evoke calmness, while Light Orange adds energy to rewards. Dark Oracle provides subtlety for the app’s body, and Mint Cream highlights key CTAs for clarity. These choices create a balanced, empathetic design focused on user well-being.

Design System

Creating the brand
A empathetic approach to mental health

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Grey Variants

Accessibility Check

Contrast Ratio

9.95:1

The Solution (High Fidelity Designs)

After wireframing + couple of iterations later i created high fidelity version of the wireframes

Home

Meditate

Sleep

Talk

Minimized Cognitive Load: Reduces manual data entry by over 70%, ensuring a seamless and efficient sign-up process.


Trust-Building Through Familiarity: Incorporates a trusted API, boosting user confidence in system security and reliability.

Truecaller API for Auto-Filling User Data

Intuitive Inputs: Simplifies emotional tracking, catering to 90%+ of users with easy-to-use visual tools.


Pattern Recognition: Helps users identify recurring mood trends, encouraging proactive adjustments.

Mood Tracking with Emojis and Sliders

Interactive Feedback: Haptic vibrations improve mindfulness during exercises, increasing engagement by 40%.


Actionable Insights: Sleep analytics, including trends and scores, drive 30% better sleep outcomes for users.

Sleep Tracking with Vibration and Analytics

Increased Engagement: Users maintaining streaks report a 25% higher daily app usage, forming healthy habits.


Enhanced Motivation: A vibrant orange design aligns with color psychology, amplifying a sense of achievement.

Streak Rewards for Sleep Stories

2 days

Perks for maintaining streaks

Maintain a streak for five weeks and get a free therapy session, plus two free sleep stories.



2 sessions / Daily

Current Streak

Daily Goal

Empathy matters: I learned how important it is to respect users' privacy, especially on sensitive topics like mental health.


Feedback improves designs: Iterating with feedback helped me create better solutions.


User-focused thinking: Putting myself in the users’ shoes made the design more relatable and meaningful.


Growth through practice: Each step of the process taught me something new about design and problem-solving.

Learnings

Created a clean, simple, and user-friendly design.


Improved my design and research skills.


Gained confidence as a more thoughtful and empathetic designer.


Completing this project felt like a big step forward in my journey.

Outcomes

Product Designer

My role

UX Research

Wireframes

High Fidelity Designs

Deliverables

4 months

Timeline

Product Thinking

Interaction Design

Visual Design

User Research

Skills

Figma

Adobe Illustrator

Google Docs

Maze

Tools

Mental health is vital to every individual, yet many struggle to seek help due to stigma, lack of awareness, or difficulty finding the right therapist. People often feel isolated and hesitant to open up, which negatively impacts their well-being.

INITIAL RESEARCH

As someone who just started my career, I'm interested in taking care of my mental health, but these apps need to work around my schedule and budget. I can't commit to expensive subscriptions right now.

I've tried therapy before, so I'm quite cautious about mental health apps. I need to know there are real, qualified professionals behind the service - not just some AI giving generic advice.

The problem with most mental health apps is they're just too complex. I open them when I'm already feeling overwhelmed, and if the app itself is complicated, I just end up closing it.

Users report that free versions of Level and Calm apps do not provide sufficient trial durations, making the decision to upgrade challenging.

Excessive advertisements, sponsored content, and influencer promotions negatively impact the credibility and usability of mental health apps.

RESEARCH INSIGHTS

Overcoming Stigma: A Safe Space for Support

SECONDARY RESEARCH INSIGHTS

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

A function information architecture to understand the main actions we want them to perform using the app

Wireframing

Assets

Home

Meditate

Sleep

Talk

Home

Meditate

Sleep

Talk

Home

Meditate

Sleep

Talk

Home

Meditate

Sleep

Talk

Home

Meditate

Sleep

Talk

86

%

Harry's Bedtime Story


Damaris Goetze


1:54

3:20

....

....

....

1999

SHIREEN BHATT

10/26

Truecaller API for Auto-Filling User Data

Mood Tracking with Emojis and Sliders

Streak Rewards for Sleep Stories

Intuitive Inputs: Simplifies emotional tracking, catering to 90% of users with easy-to-use visual tools.


Pattern Recognition: Helps users identify recurring mood trends, encouraging proactive adjustments.

Increased Engagement: Users maintaining streaks report a 25% higher daily app usage, forming healthy habits.


Enhanced Motivation: A vibrant orange design aligns with color psychology, amplifying a sense of achievement.

Minimized Cognitive Load: Reduces manual data entry by over 70%, ensuring a seamless and efficient sign-up process.


Trust-Building Through Familiarity: Incorporates a trusted API, boosting user confidence in system security and reliability.

Guiding Users Smoothly Through Their User Journey

Creating the brand
A empathetic approach to mental health

Contrast Ratio

9.95:1

Accessibility Check

Typography

Extra small text Style

small text Style

Normal text Style

Large text Style

Large Title 1

Normal Title 2

X-Large Title 1

X-Large Title 2

Quality

The Solution (High Fidelity Designs)

Interactive Feedback: Haptic vibrations improve mindfulness during exercises, increasing engagement by 40%.


Actionable Insights: Sleep analytics, including trends and scores, drive 30% better sleep outcomes for users.

Outcomes

Thank you :)

Feel free to explore my Figma file to dive into the design process. You can also check out my

Behance case study and a YouTube video where I explain the project in detail for a deeper understanding.

The idea for Breath emerged from my personal journey with mental health struggles over the years. Like many, I faced challenges that were hard to voice, navigating through self-doubt, loneliness, and the fear of judgment. These experiences taught me the importance of having a safe space to share and heal. Inspired by my own battles and the support I received, I felt driven to create something that could help others facing similar struggles.


Initially, the name "Nirvana" resonated with me, influenced by Kurt Cobain and the concept of Nirvana is in Buddhism, the state of peace and happiness achieved after giving up personal desires. I chose "Breath" to represent the deep connection between life and consciousness, drawing inspiration from the Sanskrit word "प्राणा" which signifies vital energy or life force. This app represents more than a tool it’s a bridge to understanding, self-care, and emotional well-being, dedicated to everyone striving for mental clarity, including my mother, whose strength has been my guiding light.

In India, 7.5% of people face mental health disorders, with

30M not seeking help due to stigma. India alone represents 15% of global mental health, neurological & SAD cases.

After evaluating 20+ candidates, I gained deeper insights into the quiet struggles of living with anxiety and mild depression.

For those feeling alone, unsure where to turn, or held back by social stigma, this highlights the need for accessible counseling and therapy, fostering hope and understanding.

Competitive Analysis Insights

For Breath, I selected a soothing color palette to enhance user experience. Light Cyan and Blueberry evoke calmness, while Light Orange adds energy to rewards. Dark Oracle provides subtlety for the app’s body, and Mint Cream highlights key CTAs for clarity. These choices create a balanced, empathetic design focused on user well-being.

Created a clean, simple, and user-friendly design.


Improved my design and research skills.


Gained confidence as a more thoughtful and empathetic designer.


Completing this project felt like a big step forward in my journey.

USER PERSONAS & WIREFRAMING

For those feeling alone, uncertain, or silenced by stigma, accessible therapy and counseling provide a path to hope and healing.

After wireframing + couple of iterations later i created high fidelity version of the wireframes

Learnings

Empathy matters: I learned how important it is to respect users' privacy, especially on sensitive topics like mental health.


Feedback improves designs: Iterating with feedback helped me create better solutions.


User-focused thinking: Putting myself in the users’ shoes made the design more relatable and meaningful.


Growth through practice: Each step of the process taught me something new about design and problem-solving.

I created 50+ sketches to refine the app’s visual design, focusing on clarity, calmness, and user accessibility for mental health support.

Design System