[Online] Haven

(Online Submission)

Haven - Travel with confidence

What inspired us: All 4 of us have experience traveling internationally, and we have all reported feeling levels of stress when planning a trip. We thought being able to take this pain point and using it to service a group in this context was familiar to what we know, given the time constraints.

We wanted to design a solution that supports mental clarity, allows users to ease into technology, and provides inclusive guidance for those navigating unfamiliar places.

Features:

• AR Scan: Scans surroundings and provides context overlays
• Voice Assistant: Navigate hands-free with calming prompts and reminders
• Mood-Based UI: Toggle between low-stimulation or simplified modes
• Quiet Spot Recommendations: Find calm places nearby when overstimulated
• AI Reminders: Get timely nudges like “Last train in 20 mins” or “This area is getting crowded”
• Offline Support: Access translations, safety info, and location details even without internet
• Community Tips: Discover locally submitted advice for hidden spots and cultural etiquette

What we learned:

• For international traveling, more resources than we expected are used to plan a single trip.
• Designing for a specific group in a time constraint raises many questions.
• Majority of survey participants are resistant to AR/VR technologies in the travel space.

How we built Haven:

• Designed in Figma
• Created personas and journey maps from user interviews and Google Forms
• Synthesized findings into affinity diagrams and pain point clusters
• Designed low-fidelity wireframes for content understanding

Challenges we faced:

• Balancing calm design with feature-rich tools was tough
• Designing for neurodivergent edge cases meant rethinking navigation and onboarding flows
• Creating a solution that’s useful both offline and in real-time
• Synthesizing broad user data into clear priorities during a tight timeline

Built With

• figma