Paizo App information architecture

PAIZO Something to when you´re feeling down Paizo is designed to help you manage and track your mental health while playing games with friends. Paizo is a link to soothing through gamification and getting professional help.

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PROBLEM STATEMENT: How can we reduce anxiety and depression through gamification?

Depression and Anxiety are a common global illnesses effecting a large population, but mostly overlooked in young men. Those who have less intensive support are less likely to receive professional intervention while also 30.6% of men claim to suffer a period of depression in their life.

We are experiencing the rise of immersive gaming experiences, while living in the after effects of living at home after a global pandemic. What are the possible intersections between gamification and mental health.

PROBLEM SOLUTION: This case study explorse the use of therapy through gamification and etherapy as a means of elevating depression and anxiety in adolescence.

The project aims for a balanced approach, with the possibility of reaching out to professional mental health specialists, chatting to friends and soothing games to manage stress, depression and anxiety

TOOLS USED:

DESIGN PROCESS

IDEATE

EMPATHISE Desktop Research

Benchmarks and

User Research

Card Sorting

Information Architecture

Impact Effort Matrix

DEFINE

Usability Testing

Feedback

PROTOTYPE Wireframes

High Fidelity Prototypes

Affinity Mapping

Persona

Journey Map

DEKSTOP RESEARCH 1.Subject Space

TEST

EMPATHISE

Ideas and Benchmarks

Depression and Anxiety are a common global illnesses effecting a large population, but mostly overlooked in young men. Those who have less intensive support are less likely to receive professional intervention while also 30.6% of men claim to suffer a period of depression in their life.

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We are experiencing the rise of immersive gaming experiences, are living in the after effects of living at home after a global pandemic where online gaming continues to grow, this subject space aims to see the use of gamification as a means of therapy and elevating depression and anxiety.

n terms of gamining addiction, therapists have thought to avoid stimitizing , but promote balance.

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BENCHMARKS

Facts and Statistics

1 in 8 men will experience depression and 1 in 5

RESEARCH

will experience anxiety at some stage in their lives

ale depression statistically shows fewer warning signs such as talking about suicide

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Digital technology offers scalable opportunities for mental health promotion and intervention.

Computerised therapies, often based on cognitive behavioural therapy, are effective for treating anxiety and depression

n some studies, prescribing video games, lowered anxiety more than adding medicating treatment

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SONAR

CVGs are games that are fun, quick to access, easy to learn, and require no previous special videogame skills to play. Typically, CVGs are developed based on traditional game formats such as Pinball and Tetris and adapted for use on digital technologies, including smartphones and computers. CVGs vary among dimensions such as goals, genre, and time commitments.

Sonar lets you listen to music, play games, and talk with friends in spaces you create Has a inbuilt chat function Simple CVG game One can express themselves with 8-bit avarar Emojis create a playful fun enviroment

ENERGY: ANTI STRESS

LOOPS Relaxing puzzle game relieving stress and anxiet Minimilist brain teasers, improves concentration and logic skill Beautifully designe Feels endless and medidative, simple yet complex

SPARX Stands for smart, positive, active, realistic, x factor thought inteded to help young people with mild depression, stress and anxiet e-therapy teaching how to resolve issue cognitibe behavioural therap Based on 3D fantasy world (storyline)

HEADSPACE Guided mindful meditatio Has articles and blogs on dealing with mood, goals and slee calm, playful U Has focus zones and guided mindfulness meditation for each zon Feels personalized

USER RESEARCH: SURVEY

EMPATHISE

WHY? A survey was conducted using Typeform to better understand the current milieu of the context when video games are played and if people feel less stressed or anxious after playing video games

SURVEY QUESTIONS Date of Birth

Q2: Location ( City and Country)

Q3: How easy do you find it to talk about mental health

Q4: What is your favourite type of game?

Q5: Do you feel less stress, anxious or depressed when you play your favourite games?

Q6: In what situation or mood do you find yourself playing games

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AFFINITY MAP

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DEFINE

PERSONSA

Goals:

laying Gaming apps and PC games as a means of entertainment or dealing with mental issues

Biography

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Hello, my name is Chris

I like playing simple yet fun games while I am on the bus going back home, or something online I can play with friends. I find it quite hard to talk about my mental state, but I think having an online community helps when you feel alone.

Making music, watching movies and talking to my sister also helps. Its also fun to play Witcher when there is nothing really to do.

Needs:

An engaging simple game, but with chatting connectivity to friends or mental suppor t

Frustrations:

obile gaming apps have too many adverts, suggestions of products that he does not connect to. The gaming experience is not personal

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Motivations:

Games are a means for leisure but also grown to

a place to share interests ideas and expression, especially if you can make your own avatar

Brands:

Snapchat

TikTok

iPhone 13

Discord

CUSTOMER JOURNEY MAP AWARENESS ACTIONS

Chris sees a review on Discord about a new simple game , that offers mental support chat

RESEARCH Asks about game from discord chat groups and friends

SELECTION

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DELIVERY

FOLLOW UP

Downloads App out of curiocity, no obligations as it is free

Ask personal needs to personalise experience for application

Sign Up page

Ask App feedback , and biweekly chats that are made by therapists

NEEDS

TOUCH POINTS PAINS EXPERIENCE

Choosing if the app is applicable to himself

Has to navigate sign up sheets

INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

IDEATE

The goals of the application where sorted into how the user would use the app. This was derived from card sorting all the features of the application.

IMPACT

IMPACT EFFORT MATRIX

IDEATE

EFFORT

PROTOTYPE

LOW FIDELITY WIREFRAMES ONBOARDING AND PROFILE MANAGEMENT

STORYMODE AND CHAT MODE

PROFILE EDITING

HIGH FIDELITY WIREFRAMES

PROTOTYPE

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What brings you here today?

What brings you here today?

I need help dealing with anxiety

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I need help dealing with depression

I am bored

I feel a bit alone

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I am here to play games, chat with friends

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I want to use this app to wind down

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Ida Your mood today is:

how are you feeling today?

Dr Nguyễn Hi Ida. I am Dr Nguyễn.

Thanks for connecting today , I have a few questions before we start our ethrapy sesh. Is that ok?

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