Amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic, maintaining mental well-being has become a crucial aspect of our lives. Breeze, a mindfulness and well-being app, emerged from a collaborative effort by a dedicated team of six engineers during the User-Centered Design 2020/2021 course project. The application aims to provide users with tools to navigate these uncertain times and promote mental wellness and stress management.
Breeze was conceptualized as a response to the unique challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our team, comprising individuals with diverse skills, came together to develop an application that would address the evolving needs of individuals during these trying times.
The process included a project pitch, user research, findings analysis and synthesis, prototyping (from low to high fidelity), user testing throughout, and the development of a functional prototype. Every week the team prepared visual presentations distilling the prior week's efforts and findings. In the end, the team designed a final presentation summarizing the process and produced a report documenting the process and final product achieved. The app's core features include guided meditation, to-do list management, and access to resources for seeking help when needed.
The project utilizes the following stack:
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript for frontend development.
- Figma for high-fidelity prototyping.
- Git for version control and remote collaboration of the team.
| Name | ISTID |
|---|---|
| Catarina Rodrigues | ist187817 |
| Carolina Carreira | ist187641 |
| Francisco Henriques | ist187655 |
| Inês Albano | ist187664 |
| Sarah Leão | ist425789 |
| Vasco Pires | ist187708 |
The complete project journey, from research to implementation, is documented on the official Breeze website. Explore the project's evolution, design choices, technical details, and more on the Breeze Website
Breeze is designed to uplift users' mental well-being and enhance their daily lives. The application's features cater to individuals aged 18 to 30, although users of all ages can benefit from its offerings. Key features include:
- A Guided Meditation feature for fostering calmness and relaxation.
- A Productivity tool to enhance organization through the creation of a to-do list.
- Personalized Ambient Sounds tailored to combat anxiety and improve well-being.
- The Safe Place feature, for a mental reset in overwhelming moments.
- Emergency Resources to seek further help when needed.
To run Breeze on your machine, follow these steps:
- Visit Breeze App - Version 1.
- Explore and enjoy the app's features.
- Download and unzip the master zip file.
- Install Visual Studio Code and Live Server Extension if not already installed.
- Launch Visual Studio Code and open the project folder.
- Click the Go Live button in the bottom right corner.
- A new browser window will open, presenting you with options. Click on Functional Prototype to experience the app.
- Explore and enjoy the app's features.
Breeze stands as a testament to our commitment to addressing real-world challenges through intuitive user-focused solutions. thank you for checking out our work!