DeStressify is the first product from Stress Refuge Inc. It’s a stress relief app that teaches users various breathing, visualization and meditation exercises through video, audio, and written excerpts.
As the lead designer, I designed the entire user experience from wireframes all the way through the final design. I also wrote all of the styling code for the app.
This is the first screen the user sees when they open the app. On the left side, they can add up to 5 quick access exercises for them to be able to start right away. On the right, users can see several different widgets including being able to log their current stress levels as well as what their overall average is over a certain period of time.
The app has 2 main activity areas. There is a library of practices and written content to educate users on the science around the causes of stress as well as how to control it.
The exercises and practices are broken down into 6 categories. Each category contains audio, video, and written content.
Each practice includes the ability to rate and comment. Users can share their thoughts on each practice to find which ones work best for them.
Users can learn more about how and why these practices work as well as the causes of stress and the science behind it.
Users can create a schedule to help them say on track. They can also see which days they completed or missed a scheduled practice.
As users continue to use the app, their progress is tracked so that they can start to see trends and learn which practices work best for them. The graphs are created using Flot.
Customer reviews from the Apple App Store
“Love it! A great app to help with my mindfulness and meditation practices. Tons of guided meditations and the information is provided in a clean and easy to use format! Love the link to Sounds True and the ability to link to my own mp3’s and YouTube videos. Had a question for the developer and she replied on the same day – excellent customer service!! Thank you!“
“I have found this app to be absolutely amazing …within one month of using the core exercises my stress level has decreased dramatically… I now have great tools with reminders to deal with life’s daily stresses…would definitely recommend this to everyone…kudos to the creator!!“
“This app is more than a way to manage stress. It’s a method and set of tools to help you achieve emotional, mental, and physical balance. Content from some of the brightest scientific, spiritual, and philosophical minds in the field allow you to choose a plan that fits your views. Really well done!“
