App Redesign x MMU

Our interdisciplinary team set out to explore the psychological weight of social media , how constant validation-seeking and digital fatigue shape self-worth and attention. Using a design-thinking lens, we examined the tension between online connection and emotional well-being, as a part of the Design Thinking Module.

We asked: What if digital interactions could foster empathy instead of anxiety?

Could rethinking interface elements like the “Like” button lead to healthier engagement?

Our objective was to design systems and experiences that reframe validation through genuine connection.

How can we create a positive community that prioritizes mutual support and meaningful connections between individuals, rather than relying solely on the social value system built around the "like" button?
We developed bold concepts: AR-enabled offline events, gamified social challenges, and interaction models without “Like” buttons. Our focus was on translating these insights into a cohesive visual narrative , through storyboarding, motion design, and animation that illustrated user journeys and emotional shifts.

Collaborating across disciplines reshaped how I view digital design, not only as an interface creation, but as behavior orchestration. Visual storytelling became my way of humanizing data, turning insights into empathy. This project taught me that design for well-being starts not with features, but with feeling.