Mindful Breathing & Stress Management App
Client
Shwasth
Year
2024
The app will be optimized for both smartwatch (quick, on-the-go relief) and mobile (deep tracking and customization), integrating gamification and culturally sensitive design to foster long-term habit formation.
Scope of Work
The 96 Hours Design Challenge
Design a “Mindful Breathing & Stress Management” app for both smartwatch and mobile.
The smartwatch app should allow users to quickly:
Start a breathing exercise (e.g., 1-min / 3-min guided session).
Receive haptic + visual feedback (animations to guide inhale/exhale).
See instant stats after finishing (e.g., duration, heart rate drop, streaks).
The mobile app should allow users to:
View detailed progress (history of sessions, stress levels over time).
Personalize exercises (session length, soundscapes, reminders).
Sync with watch data and provide insights (e.g., stress trends, wellness tips).
Design Brief
Design a cross-platform wellness app—Svastha—that empowers users to manage stress through guided breathing exercises, real-time biofeedback, and personalized insights. The app will be optimized for both smartwatch (quick, on-the-go relief) and mobile (deep tracking and customization), integrating gamification and culturally sensitive design to foster long-term habit formation.
Challenges After Research
Design Process
Following a structured design process not only creates intuitive, enjoyable experiences for users—it also empowers designers to continuously refine and elevate their work.
Information Architecture
Information architecture is the practice of organizing and structuring content in a way that makes it easy for users to find, understand, and navigate digital products.
How it works?
The wearable continuously measures physiological signals such as heart rate, heart-rate variability, and blood oxygen levels. These signals provide real-time insights into how the body is responding to physical and emotional pressure.
Read Sensor Data: Tracks heart rate and blood oxygen.
Calculate Stress: Analyzes data to detect stress levels.
Send Alert: Notifies the user when stress is high.
Take Action: Suggests breathing, meditation, or movement.
Persona
Pain Points
Time Constraints: Arjun has limited time for wellness due to long work hours and remote meetings; he needs quick, effective stress relief methods.
Lack of Guidance: He wants simple, clear instructions on breathing exercises without complex jargon.
Motivation: Maintaining daily mindfulness is hard; he needs tracking and motivational feedback to stay engaged.
Personalization: Prefers an app that adapts to his needs, allowing customization of session length, reminders, and soundscapes.
Goals and Needs
Stress Relief: Arjun aims to reduce job-related stress and maintain mental clarity.
Guided Breathing: He seeks easy-to-follow breathing exercises to improve lung function and calm anxiety.
Work-Life Balance: Needs tools to unwind after intense workdays.
Focus & Productivity: Believes breathing practices can enhance concentration and task performance.
Health & Fitness: Uses mindfulness as part of a holistic approach to well-being.
Identity Design
Designing a calmer path to everyday wellbeing
The following screens translate our UX strategy into a simple, supportive journey—helping users understand their progress, discover relevant practices, and take the next step with confidence.
