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2026 Updates / System Transformation
Evolution of the Vision
Navigation & Layout Transformation
What Changed
Expanded from a wellness toolkit into a holistic wellness ecosystem
Introduced clearer pathways for reflection, creativity, and personal growth
Added dedicated spaces for resilience, grief, rebuilding, and community support
Strengthened brand identity through cohesive storytelling and visual direction
2026 Updates / System Transformation
2026 Updates / System Transformation
Evolution of the Vision
Evolution of the Vision
MindBloom evolved from a collection of wellness tools into a holistic ecosystem supporting reflection, creativity, resilience, and growth.
MindBloom evolved from a collection of wellness tools into a holistic ecosystem supporting reflection, creativity, resilience, and growth.
MindBloom evolved from a collection of wellness tools into a holistic ecosystem supporting reflection, creativity, resilience, and growth.
What Changed
What Changed
Expanded from a wellness toolkit into a holistic wellness ecosystem
Expanded from a wellness toolkit into a holistic wellness ecosystem
Expanded from a wellness toolkit into a holistic wellness ecosystem
Introduced clearer pathways for reflection, creativity, and personal growth
Introduced clearer pathways for reflection, creativity, and personal growth
Introduced clearer pathways for reflection, creativity, and personal growth
Added dedicated spaces for resilience, grief, rebuilding, and community support
Added dedicated spaces for resilience, grief, rebuilding, and community support
Added dedicated spaces for resilience, grief, rebuilding, and community support
Strengthened brand identity through cohesive storytelling and visual direction
Strengthened brand identity through cohesive storytelling and visual direction
Strengthened brand identity through cohesive storytelling and visual direction
Navigation & Layout Transformation
Navigation & Layout Transformation
What began as an exploration of content categories evolved into an experience architecture that integrates mental wellness throughout the platform.
What began as an exploration of content categories evolved into an experience architecture that integrates mental wellness throughout the platform.
What began as an exploration of content categories evolved into an experience architecture that integrates mental wellness throughout the platform.
Original Design Process (2024–2025)
Original Design Process (2024–2025)
Original Design Process (2024–2025)
Research, strategy, and design decisions from the original team sprint that informed later design exploration.
Research, strategy, and design decisions from the original team sprint that informed later design exploration.
Research, strategy, and design decisions from the original team sprint that informed later design exploration.
Project Overview
Project Overview
Developed during a three-week sprint, MindBloom began as a collaborative concept before I expanded it independently. The platform was designed to destigmatize mental health through creative tools like a Mood Tracker and Conflict Log, along with community-driven features.
Early feedback highlighted visual clarity as a challenge, so I refined the system by clarifying purpose, improving accessibility, and expanding UX writing. These iterations, paired with cross-functional collaboration with a developer, helped transform MindBloom into a more intentional, user-centered platform.
Developed during a three-week sprint, MindBloom began as a collaborative concept before I expanded it independently. The platform was designed to destigmatize mental health through creative tools like a Mood Tracker and Conflict Log, along with community-driven features.
Early feedback highlighted visual clarity as a challenge, so I refined the system by clarifying purpose, improving accessibility, and expanding UX writing. These iterations, paired with cross-functional collaboration with a developer, helped transform MindBloom into a more intentional, user-centered platform.
Developed during a three-week sprint, MindBloom began as a collaborative concept before I expanded it independently. The platform was designed to destigmatize mental health through creative tools like a Mood Tracker and Conflict Log, along with community-driven features.
Early feedback highlighted visual clarity as a challenge, so I refined the system by clarifying purpose, improving accessibility, and expanding UX writing. These iterations, paired with cross-functional collaboration with a developer, helped transform MindBloom into a more intentional, user-centered platform.
Scope
Scope
Scope
Project Overview
Full Video Walkthrough
Full Video Walkthrough
Full Video Walkthrough
Methodology
Methodology
Methodology
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
Survey
Survey
Survey
User Persona
User Persona
User Persona
DEFINE
DEFINE
DEFINE
Competitors Analysis
Competitors Analysis
Competitors Analysis
Key Research Insights
Key Research Insights
Key Research Insights
Survey findings revealed a split in user engagement with mental health resources. While many participants actively used digital wellness tools, attitudes toward group-based development programs were more neutral. Participants also cited a lack of personalization and feelings of isolation when using existing platforms. These insights informed MindBloom's balanced approach, combining personalized self-guided tools with optional community support.
Survey findings revealed a split in user engagement with mental health resources. While many participants actively used digital wellness tools, attitudes toward group-based development programs were more neutral. Participants also cited a lack of personalization and feelings of isolation when using existing platforms. These insights informed MindBloom's balanced approach, combining personalized self-guided tools with optional community support.
Survey findings revealed a split in user engagement with mental health resources. While many participants actively used digital wellness tools, attitudes toward group-based development programs were more neutral. Participants also cited a lack of personalization and feelings of isolation when using existing platforms. These insights informed MindBloom's balanced approach, combining personalized self-guided tools with optional community support.
🧩 63.6% reported a lack of personalization
🌿 53.8% used mindfulness resources
🤝 36.4% felt isolated or unsupported
🧩 63.6% reported a lack of personalization
🌿 53.8% used mindfulness resources
🤝 36.4% felt isolated or unsupported
🧩 63.6% reported a lack of personalization
🌿 53.8% used mindfulness resources
🤝 36.4% felt isolated or unsupported
Card Sorting
Card Sorting
Card Sorting
Feedback ranged widely—some users preferred a calm, nurturing approach to wellness, while others suggested more unconventional outlets, like a rage room. This underscored the diversity of therapeutic needs, reinforcing the importance of personalization in MindBloom’s design.
Feedback ranged widely—some users preferred a calm, nurturing approach to wellness, while others suggested more unconventional outlets, like a rage room. This underscored the diversity of therapeutic needs, reinforcing the importance of personalization in MindBloom’s design.
Feedback ranged widely—some users preferred a calm, nurturing approach to wellness, while others suggested more unconventional outlets, like a rage room. This underscored the diversity of therapeutic needs, reinforcing the importance of personalization in MindBloom’s design.
Value Proposition
Value Proposition
Value Proposition
IDEATE
IDEATE
IDEATE
Moodboard
Moodboard
Moodboard
PROTOTYPE & TEST
PROTOTYPE & TEST
PROTOTYPE & TEST
Hompage Iterations (x2) + Self Care Tools
Mid-Fi Wireframes
Mid-Fi Wireframes
Mid-Fi Wireframes
Hompage Iterations (x3) + Self Care Tools Page
Hompage Iterations (x3) + Self Care Tools Page
Hompage Iterations (x3) + Self Care Tools Page
Core Experience Concepts
Core Experience Concepts
Core Experience Concepts
A few core ideas emerged early, bringing together media, educational resources, self-care tools, and customization into a cohesive experience—later refined in the hi-fi designs.
A few core ideas emerged early, bringing together media, educational resources, self-care tools, and customization into a cohesive experience—later refined in the hi-fi designs.
A few core ideas emerged early, bringing together media, educational resources, self-care tools, and customization into a cohesive experience—later refined in the hi-fi designs.
1. Media
(later “Growth Stream”) → curated content hub for wellness, inspiration, and exploration.
1. Media
(later “Growth Stream”) → curated content hub for wellness, inspiration, and exploration.
1. Media
(later “Growth Stream”) → curated content hub for wellness, inspiration, and exploration.
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2. "Learn About Mental Health Conditions" (later “Bloom Board”)
Surfaces insights, tips, and emotional check-ins surfaces insights, tips, and emotional check-ins with daily creator content
2. "Learn About Mental Health Conditions" (later “Bloom Board”)
Surfaces insights, tips, and emotional check-ins surfaces insights, tips, and emotional check-ins with daily creator content
2. "Learn About Mental Health (“Bloom Board”)
Surfaces insights, tips, and emotional check-ins surfaces insights, tips, and emotional check-ins with daily creator content
3. Vibe Settings
Themes shape the look. Vibes shape the experience.
3. Vibe Settings
Themes shape the look. Vibes shape the experience.
3. Vibe Settings
Themes shape the look. Vibes shape the experience.
“Vibe Settings” began as a core concept (with iterations shown above) but was scoped out due to the three-week sprint. I later evolved it into theme customization in high-fidelity designs, with plans to reintroduce it as a way for users to shape and label their experience.
“Vibe Settings” began as a core concept (with iterations shown above) but was scoped out due to the three-week sprint. I later evolved it into theme customization in high-fidelity designs, with plans to reintroduce it as a way for users to shape and label their experience.
“Vibe Settings” began as a core concept (with iterations shown above) but was scoped out due to the three-week sprint. I later evolved it into theme customization in high-fidelity designs, with plans to reintroduce it as a way for users to shape and label their experience.
4. Gamification / Self Care Tools
4. Gamification / Self Care Tools
4. Gamification / Self Care
Early on, gamification and self-care tools formed a unified system—rooted in a whimsical, playful, and interactive approach.
Early concepts were also influenced by Pinterest-style discovery, which I explored as a potential sponsorship direction.
Early on, gamification and self-care tools formed a unified system—rooted in a whimsical, playful, and interactive approach.
Early concepts were also influenced by Pinterest-style discovery, which I explored as a potential sponsorship direction.
Early on, gamification and self-care tools formed a unified system—rooted in a whimsical, playful, and interactive approach.
Early concepts were also influenced by Pinterest-style discovery, which I explored as a potential sponsorship direction.
2024 Hi Fi Wireframes
2024 Hi Fi Wireframes
Hi-Fi Wireframes
Homepage + Personalized Homepage + Self Care Tools
Homepage + Personalized Homepage + Self Care Tools
Homepage + Personalized Homepage + Self Care Tools
Presented after 3 weeks to peers and mentors
Presented after 3 weeks to peers and mentors
Presented after 3 weeks to peers and mentors
As these core ideas were further developed, additional concepts were introduced—including a personalized homepage, color and theme customization, interaction design, experience principles, an evolved self-care tools system, and analytics.
As these core ideas were further developed, additional concepts were introduced—including a personalized homepage, color and theme customization, interaction design, experience principles, an evolved self-care tools system, and analytics.
As these core ideas were further developed, additional concepts were introduced—including a personalized homepage, color and theme customization, interaction design, experience principles, an evolved self-care tools system, and analytics.
Personalized Homepage
Personalized Homepage
Personalized Homepage
Key Decision
Split experience into logged-out (exploration) and logged-in (personalized experience)
The original homepage design evolved into the personalized experience, while a new, more general homepage was created to guide users toward tools and features without assuming prior engagement
Early iterations of the personalized homepage introduced embedded self-care tools, which later evolved into the dedicated BloomSpace system
Self-care tools are integrated directly into the personalized experience, while dedicated Self-Care Tools pages act as a discovery space—offering deeper content and articles.
Why it matters
Encourages sign-ups.
Promotes consistent use of self-care tools
Allows for color & theme customization ↓
Key Decision
Split experience into logged-out (exploration) and logged-in (personalized experience)
The original homepage design evolved into the personalized experience, while a new, more general homepage was created to guide users toward tools and features without assuming prior engagement
Early iterations of the personalized homepage introduced embedded self-care tools, which later evolved into the dedicated BloomSpace system
Self-care tools are integrated directly into the personalized experience, while dedicated
Self-Care Tools pages act as a discovery space—offering deeper content and articles.
Why it matters
Encourages sign-ups.
Promotes consistent use of self-care tools
Allows for color & theme customization ↓
Key Decision
Split experience into logged-out (exploration) and logged-in (personalized experience)
The original homepage design evolved into the personalized experience, while a new, more general homepage was created to guide users toward tools and features without assuming prior engagement
Early iterations of the personalized homepage introduced embedded self-care tools, which later evolved into the dedicated BloomSpace system
Self-care tools are integrated directly into the personalized experience, while dedicated Self-Care Tools pages act as a discovery space—offering deeper content and articles.
Why it matters
Encourages sign-ups.
Promotes consistent use of self-care tools
Allows for color & theme customization ↓
B. Color & Theme Customization
Inspired by classic Yahoo Mail’s playful color customization, this menu expands on that concept by introducing richer theme-based personalization. ↓
B. Color & Theme Customization
B. Color & Theme Customization
Inspired by classic Yahoo Mail’s playful color customization, this menu expands on that concept by introducing richer theme-based personalization.
Inspired by classic Yahoo Mail’s playful color customization, this menu expands on that concept by introducing richer theme-based personalization.
C. Interaction Concepts
C. Interaction Concepts
C. Interaction Concepts
Hero Interaction
Interactive menu introduces key features without requiring navigation
Hero Interaction
Interactive menu introduces key features without requiring navigation
Hero Interaction
Interactive menu introduces key features without requiring navigation
b. Gamification & Storytelling
b. Gamification & Storytelling
b. Gamification & Storytelling
Evolved avatar companions and visual storytelling elements
Users can create and evolve their own experiences through interaction
Explored progression systems (unlockable avatars, themes, environments)
Evolved avatar companions and visual storytelling elements
Users can create and evolve their own experiences through interaction
Explored progression systems (unlockable avatars, themes, environments)
Evolved avatar companions and visual storytelling elements
Users can create and evolve their own experiences through interaction
Explored progression systems (unlockable avatars, themes, environments)
Designed to make self-care feel creative, expressive, and rewarding rather than task-based
Designed to make self-care feel creative, expressive, and rewarding rather than task-based
Designed to make self-care feel creative, expressive, and rewarding rather than task-based
↙ Click for motion ↘
↙ Click for motion ↘
Storytelling
Storytelling
Storytelling
Avatar Companion
Avatar Companion
Avatar Companion
Tap for motion ↓
D. Self-Care Tools System
D. Self-Care Tools System
Self-Care Tools Carousel
Self-Care Tools Carousel
D. Self-Care Tools Carousel
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Shown Above:
Shown Above:
Shown Above:
Sound Bath — supports nervous system restoration
Conflict Log — builds assertiveness and improves communication
Breathing Exercises — provides in-the-moment regulation
Distress Tolerance Plan — encourages proactive coping strategies
Mood Tracker — monitors emotional trends and self-awareness
Goal Setter — supports motivation through achievable progress
Sound Bath — supports nervous system restoration
Conflict Log — builds assertiveness and improves communication
Breathing Exercises — provides in-the-moment regulation
Distress Tolerance Plan — encourages proactive coping strategies
Mood Tracker — monitors emotional trends and self-awareness
Goal Setter — supports motivation through achievable progress
Sound Bath — supports nervous system restoration
Conflict Log — builds assertiveness and improves communication
Breathing Exercises — provides in-the-moment regulation
Distress Tolerance Plan — encourages proactive coping strategies
Mood Tracker — monitors emotional trends and self-awareness
Goal Setter — supports motivation through achievable progress
Approach & Value
Curated tool system to reduce overwhelm
Users can select up to 10 tools at a time
Removed tools remain in history → progress + insights preserved
Approach & Value
Curated tool system to reduce overwhelm
Users can select up to 10 tools at a time
Removed tools remain in history → progress + insights preserved
Approach & Value
Curated tool system to reduce overwhelm
Users can select up to 10 tools at a time
Removed tools remain in history → progress + insights preserved
E. Analytics
E. Analytics
E Analytics
Originally conceptualized during design, Analytics evolved into a key feature as the product matured through iteration.
Originally conceptualized during design, Analytics evolved into a key feature as the product matured through iteration.
Originally conceptualized during design, Analytics evolved into a key feature as the product matured through iteration.
Track emotional and behavioral trends
Identify patterns and growth
Support intentional self-care decisions
Track emotional and behavioral trends
Identify patterns and growth
Support intentional self-care decisions
Track emotional and behavioral trends
Identify patterns and growth
Support intentional self-care decisions
Conflict Log
Conflict Log
Conflict Log
Analytics
Analytics
Analytics
Mood Tracker
Mood Tracker
Mood Tracker
Initial Testing & Design Response
Initial Testing & Design Response
Initial Testing & Design Response
At this stage, testing focused on early concept validation and peer feedback to evaluate clarity, usability, and overall direction.
At this stage, testing focused on early concept validation and peer feedback to evaluate clarity, usability, and overall direction.
At this stage, testing focused on early concept validation and peer feedback to evaluate clarity, usability, and overall direction.
Feedback
Strong concept and personalization approach
Visual direction felt inconsistent in early iterations
Content hierarchy and readability needed improvement
Response
Developed a more cohesive visual system
Improved text clarity, hierarchy, and accessibility
Refined layout to better support content and usability
Explored darker, higher-contrast themes for improved visual engagement
Feedback
Strong concept and personalization approach
Visual direction felt inconsistent in early iterations
Content hierarchy and readability needed improvement
Response
Developed a more cohesive visual system
Improved text clarity, hierarchy, and accessibility
Refined layout to better support content and usability
Explored darker, higher-contrast themes for improved visual engagement
Feedback
Strong concept and personalization approach
Visual direction felt inconsistent in early iterations
Content hierarchy and readability needed improvement
Response
Developed a more cohesive visual system
Improved text clarity, hierarchy, and accessibility
Refined layout to better support content and usability
Explored darker, higher-contrast themes for improved visual engagement
Early designs leaned heavily into an art therapy-driven experience, which evolved into a more structured and readable product through iteration—laying the foundation for later refinements and more structured user testing.
Early designs leaned heavily into an art therapy-driven experience, which evolved into a more structured and readable product through iteration—laying the foundation for later refinements and more structured user testing.
Early designs leaned heavily into an art therapy-driven experience, which evolved into a more structured and readable product through iteration—laying the foundation for later refinements and more structured user testing.
Exploration & Expansion (2025)
Exploration & Expansion (2025)
Exploration & Expansion (2025)
This phase pushed into motion, AI, and a more whimsical visual direction—leaning heavily into bold, expressive color—while deeper development of self-care tools.
This phase pushed into motion, AI, and a more whimsical visual direction—leaning heavily into bold, expressive color—while deeper development of self-care tools.
This phase pushed into motion, AI, and a more whimsical visual direction—leaning heavily into bold, expressive color—while deeper development of self-care tools.
Homepage (Logged Out/In) + mobile design + self care pages
Homepage (Logged Out/In) + mobile design + self care pages
Homepage (Logged Out/In) + mobile design + self care pages
Key Takeaways from '25 Exploration
Key Takeaways from '25 Exploration
'25 Key Takeaways
Strong UX requires a balance of creativity, structure, and clarity
The 2025 redesign became overly component-heavy, revealing a need for simplification and clearer direction
Iterating on these concepts strengthened my ability to refine and evolve my design skills
This exploration ultimately informed and shaped a more focused 2026 direction
Strong UX requires a balance of creativity, structure, and clarity
The 2025 redesign became overly component-heavy, revealing a need for simplification and clearer direction
Iterating on these concepts strengthened my ability to refine and evolve my design skills
This exploration ultimately informed and shaped a more focused 2026 direction
Strong UX requires a balance of creativity, structure, and clarity
The 2025 redesign became overly component-heavy, revealing a need for simplification and clearer direction
Iterating on these concepts strengthened my ability to refine and evolve my design skills
This exploration ultimately informed and shaped a more focused 2026 direction
OUTCOMES & IMPACT
OUTCOMES & IMPACT
OUTCOMES & IMPACT
This project explored the intersection of emotional design, system thinking, and user-centered iteration.
This project explored the intersection of emotional design, system thinking, and user-centered iteration.
This project explored the intersection of emotional design, system thinking, and user-centered iteration.
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Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
Designed a cohesive mental wellness ecosystem spanning dashboards, self-care tools, and mobile experiences
Balanced emotional engagement with usability through clearer hierarchy and navigation
Created a scalable concept that integrates self-care, guided journeys, analytics, and community features
Strengthened collaboration through real-world design handoff and development considerations
Designed a cohesive mental wellness ecosystem spanning dashboards, self-care tools, and mobile experiences
Balanced emotional engagement with usability through clearer hierarchy and navigation
Created a scalable concept that integrates self-care, guided journeys, analytics, and community features
Strengthened collaboration through real-world design handoff and development considerations
Designed a cohesive mental wellness ecosystem spanning dashboards, self-care tools, and mobile experiences
Balanced emotional engagement with usability through clearer hierarchy and navigation
Created a scalable concept that integrates self-care, guided journeys, analytics, and community features
Strengthened collaboration through real-world design handoff and development considerations
Reflection
This project strengthened my ability to balance expressive visual design with functional UX. Developing both the product concept and design system simultaneously required continuous refinement and thoughtful prioritization.
Working alongside a developer also reinforced the importance of aligning design decisions with technical feasibility and implementation realiti
Reflection
Reflection
This project strengthened my ability to balance expressive visual design with functional UX. Developing both the product concept and design system simultaneously required continuous refinement and thoughtful prioritization.
Working alongside a developer also reinforced the importance of aligning design decisions with technical feasibility and implementation realiti
This project strengthened my ability to balance expressive visual design with functional UX. Developing both the product concept and design system simultaneously required continuous refinement and thoughtful prioritization.
Working alongside a developer also reinforced the importance of aligning design decisions with technical feasibility and implementation realiti
Future Exploration
Future Exploration
Future Exploration
Validate guided journeys through usability testing
Expand personalization and wellness analytics
Explore coaching and community features
Continue evolving the design system across additional experiences
Validate guided journeys through usability testing
Expand personalization and wellness analytics
Explore coaching and community features
Continue evolving the design system across additional experiences
Validate guided journeys through usability testing
Expand personalization and wellness analytics
Explore coaching and community features
Continue evolving the design system across additional experiences
Designing thoughtful, human-centered experiences.
© 2026 Amanda Sahaida’s Artistry, LLC
Designing thoughtful, human-centered experiences.
© 2026 Amanda Sahaida’s Artistry, LLC
Designing thoughtful, human-centered experiences.
© 2026 Amanda Sahaida’s Artistry, LLC