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CalmNest

A cozy nest for your mind

Beyond the Code: Human-Centered Tech

Rutuja Shingate

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Problem Statement

  • Anxiety, panic attacks & overthinking affect millions daily.
  • Many struggle silently and lack instant, private support.
  • Need for private, accessible, non-judgmental solutions.

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User Research & Insights

  • Google Forms survey with 15+ participants: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jqEEoHiNu3KhmYpONZl0gJoNNy80pPxDdyfFWLW06Ok/edit
  • 3 one-on-one interviews with graduate classmates
  • Common coping methods: breathing, calming music, journaling, guided meditation
  • Key insight: people want private, simple, immediate support

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Solution

  • A calm, supportive mental health app
  • Helps manage anxiety, panic, overthinking, and sleep
  • Guided calming tools anytime, anywhere
  • Designed with simplicity and empathy

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Wireframing

  • Built initial low-fidelity ( Paper-sketches) wireframes to map user flows
  • Prioritized simplicity, clarity, and calming navigation
  • Structured sections: Anxiety, Panic, Overthinking, Sleep, Mindfulness
  • Focused on minimizing cognitive load during distressing moments

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Paper Sketches

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Design Approach

1. Color Palette Selection

  • Soft calming colors: Lavender, Blue, Beige
  • Chosen for emotional safety and mental health support

2. Typography

  • Playfair Display 24 Medium for headings
  • Lato Italic for subtext, Lato Regular for body text
  • Open Sans for numbers (all at 16pt)

3. Simple, soothing icons & UI

4. Grounding tools, breathing exercises, calming sounds

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CalmNest Core Features

Home & Personalization

  • Mood tracker, Journal, How can we help you section and various resources

Anxiety Management

  • Breathing exercises, affirmations, calming sounds

Panic Support

  • Emergency breathing, grounding tools, supportive messages

Overthinking Tools

  • Focus shifting, visual calm, interactive grounding

Sleep Support

  • Sleep sounds, stories, nighttime trackers

Mindfulness Practices

  • Guided meditations, grounding exercises

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Core Features

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Prototyping

  • Full Figma prototype built with interactive flows
  • User testing with calming navigation and minimal cognitive load

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Impact of CalmNest

  • Provides comfort during anxious moments
  • Offers private, accessible support tools
  • Designed for real people and real situations
  • Helps users build personal calming routines

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Figma Prototype

https://www.figma.com/proto/4woxhzA1zBynPvZYeJH166/Untitled?node-id=15-44&t=r216hWU71d84RH4R-1

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Thankyou!