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Influences
It is this combination of a challenge I feel passionately about and a topic I find fascinating that ultimately led me to decide on this direction.
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long with design, I have always had an interest in spirituality and the human mind. For years I have explored yoga, meditation, and occasionally read books on enhancing one’s well-being via mindfulness. While this has always been a side interest, I have never been fully committed to these practices. I believe this interest and my moderate background on the subject made it easier for me to not only acquire a fair amount of research but also provide more of an incentive to find a successful implementation. This related to how I was driven to find a solution for myself, in addition to my audience. Another influential factor -and probably a more significant one- is that I have suffered a great deal of anxiety since beginning college. I have struggled with excessive worrying, irrational fears, constant ruminating, insomnia, etc.
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Additionally, I have also known many close to me to experience the hardships of mental health struggles, such as anxiety and depression. Needless to say, mental health is a topic I take seriously, and one I believe should be taken seriously by everyone else. It is this combination of a challenge I feel passionate about and a topic I find fascinating that ultimately led me to decide on this direction for my project. In terms of already-existing products, I was influenced by the app, Head Space. This app promotes daily mindfulness, sends reminders on your phones, tracks your progress, and also utilizes creative animations and doodles in their design. I was definitely inspired by their fun approach to a topic that can be uninviting,