Wendy Moy, Sophia Ho, Evan Chen, Annabelle Zhou
Prompt: Design a way to promote well-being in the modern age | Project brief | Prototype | Figjam | Figma File
To promote well-being in modern times, we aimed to create an accessible and user-friendly design for typically underserved populations.
We began by exploring the various dimensions of well-being. After reviewing the main categories—social, emotional, mental, and physical—we decided to concentrate on life fulfillment, particularly for individuals who struggle to recognize the meaning or significance of what they’ve accomplished.
Image 1.1 Brainstorming themes
Image 1.2 - Refining ideas
We knew that we wanted to focus on social and emotional well-being, but now we had to decide on what audience we would be targeting our product towards. We quickly noticed that most wellness apps are designed for and marketed to tech-savvy teenagers and young adults—people who are already comfortable navigating digital platforms. However, we recognized that older adults with limited digital experience are often the ones who could benefit the most from such tools because they frequently face greater challenges with social isolation, emotional disconnect, and finding a sense of purpose in their daily lives. Unlike younger users, older adults may not have as many accessible outlets for building social connections or managing their emotional health. This gap highlighted a clear opportunity to design a more inclusive and user-friendly solution tailored to their specific needs and capabilities.
We began by listing common pain points experienced by older adults, noting recurring themes such as isolation, boredom, and both physical and cognitive limitations. Initially, we found it challenging to envision how these issues could be effectively addressed through design—particularly within a digital interface.
That perspective began to shift when we started considering our experiences with the elderly people in our lives:
“I thought of my own grandfather. He is not the most technological man, but he has always loved taking photos. I often see him work on a Google Slides, carefully uploading photos from his service in the military, baby pictures of my aunts and uncles, and beautiful scenes of the beach. He wants these memories to be shared, long after he is gone.” - Sophia Ho (Memory Bubble teammate)
Sophia’s grandfather in 2008.
It struck us that the concept of legacy could be a powerful way to preserve and honor the life stories of the elderly.