REFRAME

Reframe is inspired by the lack of accessibility and inclusivity in today’s mental health sector. We wanted to help alleviate all the hurdles people encounter when looking to improve themselves (i.e. financial stability, minimum age requirement, geographic location). Through this project, we learned to address all user pain points through a design solution to improve mental health. As beginners to Figma, we prototyped our app to best showcase how users will ideally navigate the interface. Although we are new to the digital product design industry, we are constantly searching for resources to design a more meaningful and inclusive experience for our users.

Describe the problem your solution addresses? (150 word limit) Seeking help in a time of vulnerability requires an immediate and effective solution. When it comes to mental health, therapy is the first resource that comes to mind, yet it is often inaccessible and expensive. Users are often bombarded with complex suggestions instead of allowing them to improve on one method. It is ingrained in our minds to focus on the negative aspects of any given situation. Research shows that self-blame over negative events are linked to an increased risk of mental health problems. Additionally, many marginalized groups are often overlooked in technology and product features are overgeneralized. They lack inclusivity and have limited resources. Reframe, our design solution, provides a safe space for users to independently rationalize their immediate thoughts and helps them focus on the positives. With a user-friendly and customizable interface, users can log their thoughts throughout their day and understand them from a more logical perspective.

Why did you pick this solution and how does it address the problem? (150 word limit) The idea of seeking professional help is often too bothersome that people choose to simply keep it to themselves – but there are alternatives. Our solution is not a stand-in for professional help, but rather a tool to guide users to improve their mindsets. A negative situation can often be viewed with a different perspective so that users truly understand their emotions before affecting their long-term mental health. Reframe challenges users to view their thoughts without judgement and appreciate the good and learn from the bad. It is also a safe space with a user friendly interface, designed to accommodate all with its customizable features of contrast hues, text size, and option for speech input. Reframe is a new beginning, to every thought that comes across our mind.

Built With

• figma