Headspace App Redesign

Overview

Our team reimagined the Headspace app to create a more personalized and human-centered mindfulness experience. Through contextual suggestions, emotional state tracking, and simplified onboarding, we made it easier for users to maintain consistent wellness routines. The redesign focused on calming visual design, inclusive UX writing, and emotion-driven interactions that support user well-being.

Research Findings

• •Conducted diary studies with 10 existing Headspace users over two weeks.
• •Identified that most users dropped off due to rigid routines and non-personalized recommendations.
• •70% preferred mood-based or time-based meditation suggestions.

Key Features

• •Emotion-based meditation suggestions — AI-generated session prompts based on user mood input.
• •Daily mood tracker — tracks progress and adjusts recommendations.
• •Simplified onboarding — focuses on purpose, not subscription plans.
• •Accessibility improvements — larger text, calmer animations, voice-guided setup.

Process Highlights

• •Team collaboration: Misha led UX flow and testing, Finley handled visual design, and the third teammate worked on motion design.
• •Conducted usability tests with 6 participants and integrated qualitative feedback on tone and flow.