Qlarity / 2019
Mindfulness to reduce adolescent substance use
I helped researchers at Oregon Research Institute design an app that helps adolescents with substance abuse through evidence-based mindfulness practices.
What I did.
Remaking guided meditation to fight teen addiction.
Early intervention can have life-changing consequences for young drug and alcohol users, but few available resources address the unique challenges young people face in their recovery efforts.
Roles
- Product Design
- Art Direction
- Product Strategy
- Research
On-the-go retreat
Qlarity is designed to be a calming and private sanctuary users can access any time they encounter triggering situations in the real world.
Designing real-life help for a virtual medium
We worked with the Influents research team to pinpoint the ways in which most substance abuse programs don’t align with the needs of young people. Then, we translated the core components of these interventions into a format, look, and feel tailored to fit naturally into the lives of recovering adolescents.
Designed for peace of mind
We built mindfulness into the structure and function of Qlarity to create a centering experience from first tap. Stress-relieving aesthetic uses color, imagery, and layout to create a quiet, distraction-free, and intimate environment to encourage disclosure, reflection, and meditation.
Screening for stress
Value and mood surveys incorporate emotional imagery to help young users sort through complicated feelings and identify how avoiding substance abuse will benefit the aspects of their life they care about most.
Therapeutic UX
Guided meditation exercises offer relatable support from the perspective of a trusted confidant who genuinely understands the user’s experiences and feelings.