Helpful Case Study
Overview

Guided mental health tracking for young adults

Helpful is a mobile app that helps young adults understand their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This was my first product design project, and (as most passion projects go) I pushed myself to the best of my abilities and learned invaluable skills along the way.

Role

Sole Designer & Developer

Duration

2025 - Present

Tools

Figma

React Native

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Skills

User Research

Product Strategy

App Development

Problem

The Problem

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Solution

The Solution

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Outcome

Outcome

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Research Data / Artifact

User Persona / Journey


Initial Discovery

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Primary & Secondary Research

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Competitor Analysis

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Key Findings

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Design Process

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Explorations

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6 Rounds of Testing

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Trade Offs

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Final Designs

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Reflections

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