Wandering: A Psychological App for Relieving Anxiety

A Journey to Find Inner Peace

With the increasing pressure of society and the workplace, more and more people feel anxious and fall into depression for a long time. Wandering hopes to solve this problem through a light gaming experience. Wandering leads users into their own spiritual world. Users get positive feedback and guidance by exploring their own spiritual world, gradually guiding them to obtain a more positive attitude towards life.

At the beginning of the design, the team conducted brainstorming, mind mapping, and scene interviews to gather inspiration. In the realization part of the project, they utilized various tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Figma, and Blender to bring the concept to life.

Wandering is designed specifically for the iOS system, providing a seamless and intuitive user experience. Upon registration, users choose their own spiritual body and embark on a spiritual journey. By recording their feelings every day, users receive corresponding feedback to guide them in rethinking problems from different angles and establishing a positive attitude. Additionally, Wandering conducts light social matching through big data, allowing users to encounter encouraging words from friends who are in similar situations. As users achieve phased results, they can progress to the next area and continue their journey. The app also offers a meditation function to further enhance the relaxation and self-reflection process.

The Wandering project started in September 2021 and was completed in January 2022 in Shanghai. The design team conducted in-depth research and interviews with individuals suffering from anxiety and depression to better understand their needs and challenges. They discovered that most psychological apps on the market fail to provide long-term relief for anxiety. Recognizing the importance of long-term self-guidance and external support, the team developed Wandering as a game-like journey to address this issue.

By incorporating light gamification, Wandering offers a unique approach to relieving anxiety and improving mental well-being. Users are immersed in a virtual world where they can explore their inner thoughts and emotions, reducing anxiety and gaining encouragement from other users. This innovative app has the potential to make a positive impact on society, particularly among young people facing social stress and psychological challenges.

Wandering, created by WeiLong Gao and his design team, has been recognized for its excellence and creativity. It was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in the Mobile Technologies, Applications, and Software Design category in 2022. This prestigious award acknowledges designs that demonstrate outstanding creativity, resourcefulness, and technical skills, contributing to improvements in quality of life.

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