S.O.M (State of Mind) Minigame
Goal: To create a minigame for the platform Equoo that aims to reduce stress/anxiety anywhere and at any time.
This concept was a competition winner where the reward was to be implemented in the mental health platform Equoo.
First Steps: Identify Competitors
Calm App
Similar look/feel
Promotes being calm/ tranquil
Headspace
Similar goals
Anytime/anywhere access
2048
Similar game mechanics
Snake Game
Similar Game Goals
I Love Hue
Similar gradient concept
Relevant Research
College students and depression
30% of students reported feeling depressed in the past year.
Half of students reported feeling overwhelmingly anxious in the past year.
Nearly two-thirds of students who developed substance abuse problems also were found to suffer from mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression.
Efficacy of the Mindfulness Meditation Mobile App “Calm” to Reduce Stress Among College Students: Randomized Controlled Trial
12-week study - students felt that the app Calm did reduce stress
The Effects of Color on the Moods of College Students - Sevinc Kurt, Kelechi Kingsley Osueke, 2014
Shows how impactful color is on the moods of people (specifically college students)
Coping with Stress: The Effectiveness of Different Types of Music
How different genres affect people's stress level
Initial Wireframes (2021)
Lighter Shade + Lighter Shade = Darker Shade
Puzzle is completed once the entire screen is the same shade.
Once a square is complete, reveals part of a bigger picture
Shows a mixed-up color gradient
Must organize the colors in the correct order to complete the puzzle.
As you complete more puzzles, more colors appear
These Wireframes are in major need of a redesign