1:AM Train
VR Journaling App
Overview
Role
Tools
Members
Duration
Problem
IT'S EASY TO FEEL OVERWHELMED BY DAILY LIFE STRUGGLES
01. Global Impact of Depression
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 264 million people worldwide suffer from depression. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide and a significant contributor to the overall global burden of disease.
02. Depression from COVID-19 Pandemic Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the situation. A survey published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in September 2020 found that symptoms of depression have been more than three times higher during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic levels.
03. Common Youth Depression
Concerning younger populations, a 2021 report from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) stated that in 2020, an estimated 16.5% of U.S. youth aged 6-17 experienced a major depressive episode.
Solution Concept
improve the wellbeing for those who feel stressed or overwhelmed
1:AM Train is a VR app that allow users to decompress and engage in something that is fun, calming, and relaxing
Customer Profile
young adults
- * Stress
- * Income
- * Computer Literacy
Customer Discovery
“I am so stressed about job searching. I feel so much pressure from my family and friends, I just want to have my own space and stop thinking about everything.”
“I think it would be cool to experience new worlds, and feel something different.”
Walkthrough
In our app, we have three different stations that the user can explore. For each station, we’ve implemented a corresponding activity with the intention of supporting our users wellbeing. Among these, we’ve included expressive journaling, ambient exploration, and self reflection.
STATION 01
METRO DAWN
When the user first enters our application, they will be greeted by the conductor, where they receive a ticket to board our train. They are then introduced to the home station, Metro Dawn. From here, the user can get on the train and travel to the different stations. On the train, the user can use our journal feature to record themselves expressing their thoughts and feelings for the day, and just let out whatever is on their mind.
ALL STATIONS
Marketing
KEYCHAins
We designed and laser-cutted three different keychain designs to give away at our showcase. We each kept one for ourselves as a memoir :D.
TIKTOK FILTER CHALLENGE
To promote our app, we created a simple TikTok Filter “What Ghost Are You?”, mimicking personality tests using TikTok’s Effect House.
UI Designs
HAND MENU
We designed a hand menu where when the user taps their 3D virtual watch, the menu pops up. The menu features the main journal feature, where users can record their thoughts and keep them organized in their library. We were inspired by the vaporwave/web aesthetic.
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