Serenity | Fighting nature deficit disorder
Serenity | Fighting nature deficit disorder
Serenity | Fighting nature deficit disorder
Serenity | Fighting nature deficit disorder
What is the project about?
What is the project about?
As part of my Bachelor's degree, the project aimed to blend the digital world with nature's essence. Through creative interface design and user-friendly methods, it sought to redefine our bond with nature.
Rooted in the idea of harmony between humans and nature, the project aimed to boost mental well-being by fostering a stronger awareness and connection to the natural world. By combining thorough research with simple yet effective design, it aimed to take users on a journey towards personal growth and a deeper appreciation of nature.
As part of my Bachelor's degree, the project aimed to blend the digital world with nature's essence. Through creative interface design and user-friendly methods, it sought to redefine our bond with nature.
Interface
Illustration
UX-Methods
Research
Humancetred
Interaction
Sustainable
App-Design
Interaction
Mobile
Multidisciplinary
Involved People
Prof. Oliver Szasz
UX-Research
UX-Research
The UX research for my project embarked on a comprehensive exploration of the declining interaction between humans and nature within urban landscapes. This involved delving into scientific literature and research papers, focusing on understanding nature deficit disorder—a phenomenon emphasizing the diminishing contact with natural environments and its adverse effects on human well-being, thus setting the stage for further investigation.
The UX research for my project embarked on a comprehensive exploration of the declining interaction between humans and nature within urban landscapes. This involved delving into scientific literature and research papers, focusing on understanding nature deficit disorder—a phenomenon emphasizing the diminishing contact with natural environments and its adverse effects on human well-being, thus setting the stage for further investigation.
The UX research for my project embarked on a comprehensive exploration of the declining interaction between humans and nature within urban landscapes. This involved delving into scientific literature and research papers, focusing on understanding nature deficit disorder—a phenomenon emphasizing the diminishing contact with natural environments and its adverse effects on human well-being, thus setting the stage for further investigation.
The UX research for my project embarked on a comprehensive exploration of the declining interaction between humans and nature within urban landscapes. This process revealed three key insights, how design interventions can strengthen the bond between individuals and nature.
Additionally, I surveyed 75 participants to explore their interactions with nature. Employing methods such as user profiles, empathy maps, and value propositions, I analyzed the data to uncover significant trends and user preferences. This process revealed three key insights, indicating how design interventions can strengthen the bond between individuals and nature in urban settings, potentially benefiting both human well-being and the environment.
Additionally, I surveyed 75 participants to explore their interactions with nature. Employing methods such as user profiles, empathy maps, and value propositions, I analyzed the data to uncover significant trends and user preferences. This process revealed three key insights, indicating how design interventions can strengthen the bond between individuals and nature in urban settings, potentially benefiting both human well-being and the environment.
Additionally, I surveyed 75 participants to explore their interactions with nature. Employing methods such as user profiles, empathy maps, and value propositions, I analyzed the data to uncover significant trends and user preferences. This process revealed three key insights, indicating how design interventions can strengthen the bond between individuals and nature in urban settings, potentially benefiting both human well-being and the environment.
Positive Atmosphere
Natural atmospheres enhance emotional attachment and enable positive self-reflection. That's why prioritizing visual coherence, as highlighted by Heimann & Schütz (2022), was crucial in implementation.
Natural atmospheres enhance emotional attachment and enable positive self-reflection. That's why prioritizing visual coherence, as highlighted by Heimann & Schütz (2022), was crucial in implementation.
Natural atmospheres enhance emotional attachment and enable positive self-reflection. That's why prioritizing visual coherence, as highlighted by Heimann & Schütz (2022), was crucial in implementation.
Natural atmospheres enhance emotional attachment and enable positive self-reflection. That's why prioritizing visual coherence, as highlighted by Heimann & Schütz (2022), was crucial in implementation.
Experiences with nature and media
Research showed that media significantly impacts nature experience, with decreased media usage correlating with increased nature interaction (Brämer, 2006). Therefore, the goal was to minimize media interaction through the app
Research showed that media significantly impacts nature experience, with decreased media usage correlating with increased nature interaction (Brämer, 2006). Therefore, the goal was to minimize media interaction through the app
Research showed that media significantly impacts nature experience, with decreased media usage correlating with increased nature interaction (Brämer, 2006). Therefore, the goal was to minimize media interaction through the app
Research showed that media significantly impacts nature experience, with decreased media usage correlating with increased nature interaction (Brämer, 2006). Therefore, the goal was to minimize media interaction through the app
Design & Nature
Nature in design has long been practiced to achieve positive effects or enhance aesthetic appeal. An effective example is Biophilic Design, which prioritizes human needs and integrates natural elements to positively impact human health.
Nature in design has long been practiced to achieve positive effects or enhance aesthetic appeal. An effective example is Biophilic Design, which prioritizes human needs and integrates natural elements to positively impact human health.
Nature in design has long been practiced to achieve positive effects or enhance aesthetic appeal. An effective example is Biophilic Design, which prioritizes human needs and integrates natural elements to positively impact human health.
Nature in design has long been practiced to achieve positive effects or enhance aesthetic appeal. An effective example is Biophilic Design, which prioritizes human needs and integrates natural elements to positively impact human health.
Following in-depth research and user interviews, I meticulously devised a user flow tailored to prioritize immersive nature experiences, free from mobile devices. This approach aims to minimize digital distractions, empowering users to immerse themselves fully in nature's atmosphere.
Following in-depth research and user interviews, I meticulously devised a user flow tailored to prioritize immersive nature experiences, free from mobile devices. This approach aims to minimize digital distractions, empowering users to immerse themselves fully in nature's atmosphere.
Following in-depth research and user interviews, I meticulously devised a user flow tailored to prioritize immersive nature experiences, free from mobile devices. This approach aims to minimize digital distractions, empowering users to immerse themselves fully in nature's atmosphere.
By fostering uninterrupted connections with nature, the user flow encourages enhanced well-being and mindfulness, aligning with users' desires for authentic and enriching experiences.
By fostering uninterrupted connections with nature, the user flow encourages enhanced well-being and mindfulness, aligning with users' desires for authentic and enriching experiences.
By fostering uninterrupted connections with nature, the user flow encourages enhanced well-being and mindfulness, aligning with users' desires for authentic and enriching experiences.
How I work
Conclusion Keyfindings
Design Guidelines
Nature experience without mobile interaction.
Prioritize time in nature more highly.
Insight into one's own progress.
Offer the opportunity to reflect on feelings before and after use.
Integrate gamification elements and challenges for motivation.
Communities and events in the vicinity.
Integrate tips and recommendations for nature experiences into the user interface.
Nature experience without mobile interaction.
Prioritize time in nature more highly.
Insight into one's own progress.
Offer the opportunity to reflect on feelings before and after use.
Integrate gamification elements and challenges for motivation.
Communities and events in the vicinity.
Integrate tips and recommendations for nature experiences into the user interface.
Nature experience without mobile interaction.
Prioritize time in nature more highly.
Insight into one's own progress.
Offer the opportunity to reflect on feelings before and after use.
Integrate gamification elements and challenges for motivation.
Communities and events in the vicinity.
Integrate tips and recommendations for nature experiences into the user interface.
Final Result
The outcome is an app design that prioritizes nature experience, encourages user engagement without distraction, and fosters mental well-being through biophilic principles. It integrates features such as reflection on feelings, gamification elements, and community engagement to create a holistic platform that strengthens the connection to nature and promotes positive mental health outcomes.
The outcome is an app design that prioritizes nature experience, encourages user engagement without distraction, and fosters mental well-being through biophilic principles. It integrates features such as reflection on feelings, gamification elements, and community engagement to create a holistic platform that strengthens the connection to nature and promotes positive mental health outcomes.
The outcome is an app design that prioritizes nature experience, encourages user engagement without distraction, and fosters mental well-being through biophilic principles. It integrates features such as reflection on feelings, gamification elements, and community engagement to create a holistic platform that strengthens the connection to nature and promotes positive mental health outcomes.
Look & Feel
Look & Feel
Experience Guide
Experience Guide
In the Experience Guide section of the app, users can explore a array of features meticulously crafted to enrich their nature experiences and maximize their enjoyment of outdoor activities.
In the Experience Guide section of the app, users can explore a array of features meticulously crafted to enrich their nature experiences and maximize their enjoyment of outdoor activities.
In the Experience Guide section of the app, users can explore a array of features meticulously crafted to enrich their nature experiences and maximize their enjoyment of outdoor activities.
In the Experience Guide section of the app, users can explore a array of features meticulously crafted to enrich their nature experiences and maximize their enjoyment of outdoor activities.
They can easily view the benefits available to them, set personalized tasks, receive tips for execution, and utilize a timer focused on their individual experiences. These functionalities are implemented in accordance with the key findings from UX methods and are presented visually in a user interface that aligns with the research results.
They can easily view the benefits available to them, set personalized tasks, receive tips for execution, and utilize a timer focused on their individual experiences. These functionalities are implemented in accordance with the key findings from UX methods and are presented visually in a user interface that aligns with the research results.
They can easily view the benefits available to them, set personalized tasks, receive tips for execution, and utilize a timer focused on their individual experiences. These functionalities are implemented in accordance with the key findings from UX methods and are presented visually in a user interface that aligns with the research results.
Reflect Mood
Reflect Mood
The app's features for tracking emotions before and after nature experiences and monitoring progress offer users numerous benefits. Reflecting on emotions promotes greater mindfulness and emotional well-being, deepening the connection with nature.
The app's features for tracking emotions before and after nature experiences and monitoring progress offer users numerous benefits. Reflecting on emotions promotes greater mindfulness and emotional well-being, deepening the connection with nature.
The app's features for tracking emotions before and after nature experiences and monitoring progress offer users numerous benefits. Reflecting on emotions promotes greater mindfulness and emotional well-being, deepening the connection with nature.
The app's features for tracking emotions before and after nature experiences and monitoring progress offer users numerous benefits. Reflecting on emotions promotes greater mindfulness and emotional well-being, deepening the connection with nature.
Community
Community
The community feature allows users to interact, exchange experiences, and motivate each other through mutual challenges, catering especially to active individuals seeking engagement and camaraderie.
The community feature allows users to interact, exchange experiences, and motivate each other through mutual challenges, catering especially to active individuals seeking engagement and camaraderie.
The community feature allows users to interact, exchange experiences, and motivate each other through mutual challenges, catering especially to active individuals seeking engagement and camaraderie.
The community feature allows users to interact, exchange experiences, and motivate each other through mutual challenges, catering especially to active individuals seeking engagement and camaraderie.
Progress Insights
Progress Insights
Through the app's progress insights, users gain valuable insights into their journey, empowering them to track their advancement and leverage the app's benefits effectively. By monitoring their experience level, streak, personal tasks, and improvement statistics, users can celebrate achievements and identify areas for growth, motivating them to stay engaged.
Through the app's progress insights, users gain valuable insights into their journey, empowering them to track their advancement and leverage the app's benefits effectively. By monitoring their experience level, streak, personal tasks, and improvement statistics, users can celebrate achievements and identify areas for growth, motivating them to stay engaged.
Furthermore, users can tailor their nature experiences to address specific needs, whether focusing on mindfulness, relaxation, or physical activity. Recognizing the positive impact of nature experiences on various aspects of well-being, users are encouraged to prioritize time spent in nature, fostering personal development and enhancing overall happiness.
Through the app's progress insights, users gain valuable insights into their journey, empowering them to track their advancement and leverage the app's benefits effectively. By monitoring their experience level, streak, personal tasks, and improvement statistics, users can celebrate achievements and identify areas for growth, motivating them to stay engaged.
Through the app's progress insights, users gain valuable insights into their journey, empowering them to track their advancement and leverage the app's benefits effectively.
Furthermore, users can tailor their nature experiences to address specific needs, whether focusing on mindfulness, relaxation, or physical activity. Recognizing the positive impact of nature experiences on various aspects of well-being, users are encouraged to prioritize time spent in nature, fostering personal development and enhancing overall happiness.
Furthermore, users can tailor their nature experiences to address specific needs, whether focusing on mindfulness, relaxation, or physical activity. Recognizing the positive impact of nature experiences on various aspects of well-being, users are encouraged to prioritize time spent in nature, fostering personal development and enhancing overall happiness.
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