Amity

This project focused on designing an innovative product to help people connect beyond their homes. I chose to support teenagers coping with the loss of a loved one, aiming to reduce feelings of isolation and offer emotional support. After discovering a gap in the market—where counselling is often the only option—I spoke with grieving teens to understand their experiences and gather feedback throughout the design process.Instead of centring the app entirely around grief, I designed it to feel positive and uplifting, using bright colours and supportive features. Key tools include ‘Smash’, a game to release anger in a healthy way, and an emotion tracker based on Plutchik’s theory to help users articulate their feelings. The final product met both the project brief and my personal goal: to create a meaningful, user-led solution that helps teens feel seen, supported, and connected.