Intueri

Inspiration

Intueri was inspired by the observation that many people feel disconnected from their own internal signals. Stress, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and low self-esteem can make it difficult to distinguish genuine intuition from nervous system responses like fear or overthinking. Our team became interested in the gut–brain connection and how intuition is built into the body through pattern recognition, memory, and subtle physiological signals. We wanted to explore what it might look like if people could directly perceive and interact with their intuition instead of only experiencing it as a vague “gut feeling.”

What it does

Intueri is a speculative app that helps users visualize and explore their intuition. It surfaces internal “gut signals” and allows users to analyze both their current situations and current gut feelings.

How we built it

Our team of four quickly moved from research to concept development. We began by investigating the gut–brain connection and discussing how intuition forms through past experiences, bodily responses, and pattern recognition. From there, we brainstormed ways a digital tool could surface those internal signals. We mapped the user experience and rapidly sketched interface concepts, eventually organizing the app around three core areas: real-time sensing (Home), reflection over time (Archive), and pattern recognition (Patterns). We then created wireframes and interface flows that allowed users to explore their current intuition, review past experiences, and visualize recurring patterns. Because of the limited time frame, the focus was on building a clear concept and interaction model that communicates how intuition could become visible and explorable.

Challenges we ran into

One of the biggest challenges was designing around something inherently ambiguous. Intuition is not always correct, and presenting it as structured information risks users treating it as an authoritative source. Another challenge was avoiding information overload while still making complex internal signals understandable. We had to carefully consider when the app should surface insights and when it should step back. We also needed to design safeguards so users would not become overly dependent on the app.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We are proud of creating a system that translates an abstract internal experience into an interactive interface. The pattern visualization feature helps users see how their past experiences and bodily responses connect over time. We also think the three-navigation structure (Home, Archive, Patterns) creates a clear mental model for exploring intuition across present awareness, reflection, and long-term pattern recognition.

What we learned

Working within the fast pace of FigBuild taught us how to quickly translate a complex research idea into a clear product concept. We learned how to narrow a broad topic like intuition into a focused user experience with specific features and flows. The project also reinforced how important it is to design responsibly when dealing with internal signals and personal wellbeing. We had to think carefully about how to present intuitive insights in a way that supports self-reflection without positioning the technology as an authority over the user’s own judgment.

What's next for Intueri

Future iterations of Intueri could explore more advanced pattern detection and personalized insights into how each user's body signals intuition. We would also want to refine ethical safeguards, ensuring the system strengthens users' trust in themselves rather than replacing their judgment. Ultimately, Intueri could become a tool for helping people reconnect with their bodies and better understand the subtle patterns that guide their decisions.