Solace
UX Lead — User Research, Interaction Design, Visual Design, User Flows, Rapid Prototyping
Team
Product Manager, Development Lead
Scope
Mobile App
Timeline
6 Weeks
Deliverables
Stakeholder surveys & interviews
Competitive analysis
Ideation workshops
Low- and high-fidelity mockups
Interactive prototypes
Executive presentations
Final design specifications
Asset production for development handoff
Fragmented health apps and generic advice lead to frustration and disengagement. Solace solves this with an AI-driven, all-in-one platform integrating personalized wellness, rewards, and social engagement to keep users motivated.
Highlights
90% of testers said having everything in one place reduced friction and increased daily engagement.
Explore feature highlight
68% of users described the AI feature as a key factor in feeling “guided” and less overwhelmed.
AI feature highlight
78% of users reported increased motivation and accountability after joining a shared activity.
65% said it helped them feel more connected and less isolated.
Play feature highlight
81% of testers said the tangible rewards made habits feel more worthwhile.
Users who redeemed points were 35% more likely to continue engaging week over week.
Reward feature highlight
Busy professionals spend long hours working and struggle to manage their health across multiple apps — one for workouts, another for diet, another for mindfulness. This fragmentation creates frustration, overwhelm, and inconsistency. They run out of time, lose motivation, and feel guilty for not sticking to healthy habits.
"I know I need to take care of myself, but after long hours at work, I feel exhausted and lose motivation."
— Alex, Product Manager
"Between work and parenting, I don’t have time to figure out multiple apps. I need something simple that supports me without adding stress."
— Fatih, Software Engineer & Mom
"I start strong and then fall off track. I need something that keeps me accountable, even on tough days."
— Daniel, Data Analyst
"I don’t need more apps — I need one simple, supportive tool to help them stay accountable and balanced."
— Sara, UX Designer
Headspace
Headspace makes meditation and mindfulness easy with guided sessions, sleep aids, and stress management tools, helping users build healthier habits.
Strengths
Extensive Food Database
Integration Capabilities
Community Support
Customization Goals
Opportunities
Expansion into New Markets
Partnerships with Healthcare Providers
Enhanced AI and Personalization
Corporate Wellness Programs
Expansion in tiers for memberships
Weakness
Dependency on Premium Model
Data Privacy Concerns
Complexity for New Users
Threats
Intense Competition
Regulatory Challenges
Market Saturation
Technological Changes
high cost of the subscription
myfitnesspal
MyFitnessPal simplifies nutrition and fitness tracking with a vast food database, barcode scanning, and personalized goal setting to support healthier habits.
Strengths
High-Quality Content
Scientific Validation
Diverse Offerings(e.g., stress, sleep, anxiety)
Celebrity and Expert Endorsements
Opportunities
Corporate Partnerships
Global Expansion
New Content Areas
Technological Innovations
Weakness
Limited Free Content
Subscription Cost
Content Saturation
Threats
High Competition
Privacy and Data Security
Economic Downturns
Changing Consumer Preferences
Competitor analysis revealed that while existing apps offer rich content, they lack simplicity, community, and actionable guidance
Collaborative sketching allowed us to quickly ideate, test, and refine low- and medium-fidelity designs.
What was not working?
During my quick testing and feedback gathering, a few key issues emerged:
Screens feel cluttered, violating Miller’s Law
The purpose of the home page felt unclear.
AI feature testing was not possible due to technical issues.
Re-imagining: Asking the right question
How can we simplify the UI to make it more user-friendly and intuitive?
what should users be able to access immediately(Home), and how can we give them more control over these key features?
How can we highlight AI feature to ensure users notice and use AI chat feature effectively?
After mapping and designing, it was time to pause, detour, and test our assumptions with real users, to see what truly resonates and what needs refinement.
Through iterative design solutions, we addressed user frustrations by simplifying onboarding, improving scheduling clarity, and redesigning rewards for better hierarchy and usability.
100% task completion across all participants
48% reduction in time required to complete key tasks
Significant improvement in usability ratings and positive feedback on clarity and simplicity
"The reward challenges are fun and easy to follow. It makes staying healthy feel exciting, not stressful."
— Sash, Product Manager
"I love how simple it feels now — everything I need is in one place, and it actually keeps me moving."
— Alex, Product Manager
Key learnings that keep me motivated and curious: solving problems through systems, continuous testing, and connecting design to business strategy.
Continuous testing is essential. From early usability testing to A/B testing and prototype validation, each method was crucial for refining ideas, uncovering challenges, and creating user-centered solutions.
Design solutions should be system-oriented. I learned to focus on solving problems within a larger, scalable system rather than applying quick fixes.
Design should connect user needs with business strategy. The reward system was not just a feature — it became a bridge between B2C and B2B, creating value for users while building partnerships and supporting business growth.
