UI / UX
October 2024 - January 2025
Role
UX Research, UI Design, Prototyping, User Testing
Pathways is a mobile app that helps students clarify their purpose, recognize growth, and set meaningful goals. This platform addresses the unique challenges students face, enhancing their well-being and fostering community.
Students struggle to clarify goals, track growth, and stay motivated. Existing tools are often cluttered, overwhelming, or lack interactivity.
Design a simple, interactive app to help students reflect, set meaningful goals, and enhance well-being.
I started this project to address the growing mental health challenges students face, particularly in academic environments where stress, anxiety, and burnout are prevalent. Research indicates that mental health issues among students impact their academic performance and overall well-being.
How can we design an app that not only helps students manage their mental health but also enhances their ability to succeed academically by integrating tools for reflection, emotional expression, and effective organization?
How can we design an app that not only helps students manage their mental health but also enhances their ability to succeed academically by integrating tools for reflection, emotional expression, and effective organization?
I conducted interviews with a group of students to understand their challenges and needs.
ALEX
21 years old
Undergrad Student
Queens, NY
Clarify academic and personal goals.
Track progress toward achievements.
Stay motivated without feeling overwhelmed.
To create a simple, structured plan for personal growth while balancing school and life. Alex wants a clear, distraction-free tool to stay organized and focused.
CHRIS
24 years old
Grad Student
Los Angeles, CA
Reflect on personal achievements and growth.
Set meaningful, long-term goals.
Use a platform that feels calming and easy to navigate.
To align daily actions with long-term values. Chris seeks a tool that encourages reflection and progress tracking without overloading them with unnecessary features.
Key takeaways included:
Mental health platforms for students excel when they incorporate calming colors, structured onboarding, and easily accessible content. However, excessive features and paywalls can limit engagement, especially for students who need simple, straightforward access to resources.
01
Daily Check-In
Track your mood and energy levels to understand patterns and manage stress
Daily Check-In
Track your mood and energy levels to understand patterns and manage stress
02
Journaling
Reflect on your day and process your thoughts to improve emotional well-being
Journaling
Reflect on your day and process your thoughts to improve emotional well-being
03
Goal Setting
Set daily goals to stay focused and prioritize personal and mental health tasks
Goal Setting
Set daily goals to stay focused and prioritize personal and mental health tasks