Sorenson Wellness
User Experience
Case Study
Enhance user experience with voice analysis in the app, capturing mood and sentiment feedback for a more personalized and insightful wellness journey.
UX Design & Research
Overview
Designing a holistic wellness app emphasizing the 8 pillars of well-being. Integrating voice analysis, habit tracking, and user-friendly flows for morning and afternoon exercises. Aiming for a visually pleasing, user-centric, and cutting-edge solution to enhance overall health and wellness
Objective
Develop a wellness app that successfully navigates the challenges of community transition, voice analysis technology, user engagement, privacy concerns, and stands out in the competitive wellness app market
1
Understand
User Research
Research, we aimed to gain insights into users' wellness practices and how technology plays a role in supporting these habits. By understanding user behaviors, we sought to enhance the design of digital solutions that promote well-being.
View Results Details
95+
Survey Responses
36+
Wellness Related Questions
15+
Hours of User Interviews Conducted
1
Demographics
Gathered basic information such as age, occupation, location, and technology preferences to contextualize responses.
2
Technology Usage
Explored participants' interaction with technology, including devices used, browsers, and operating systems.
3
Work & Lifestyle
Collected data on employment status, education level, & living situation to identify potential correlations with wellness practices.
4
Wellness Frequency
Investigated how frequently participants engage in various wellness practices, such as journaling, meditation, and yoga.
5
Wellness Impact
Explored the perceived impact of wellness practices on participants' well-being and daily lives.
6
Tools & Apps
Inquired about the tools and apps participants use to support their wellness routines.
7
General App Usage
Explored participants' broader app usage beyond wellness-specific applications.
Key Takeaways
Understanding the preferences and priorities of individuals when it comes to wellness practices is essential in recognizing the diverse approaches people take to enhance their physical and mental health. In a recent survey, participants were asked about their engagement in various wellness activities. The following key takeaways shed light on the prevalence and significance of these practices in the lives of the respondents
Key Takeaway
80%
Stress Mangement
A significant majority of respondents engage in activities aimed at managing stress, indicating its importance in their wellness routines.
Key Takeaway
80%
Social Connection
The majority of participants prioritize social connections in their wellness practices, highlighting its role in their overall well-being.
Key Takeaway
79%
Nutrition
A large percentage of individuals emphasize healthy eating and proper nutrition as a crucial aspect of their wellness routines.
Key Takeaway
47%
Nature
While a significant portion values connecting with nature, it's not as prevalent in wellness routines as some other activities.
Key Takeaway
63%
Yoga & Stretching
More than half of the respondents engage in yoga and other forms of movement, underlining its importance in their pursuit of wellness.
Key Takeaway
27%
Creative
Creative expression plays a role in the wellness routines of slightly over a quarter of the respondents, contributing to thd
Key Takeaway
31%
Spiritual
Journaling is noted for its role in self-awareness and processing thoughts and emotions
Competitor Analysis
Analyzing competitors is a crucial step in understanding the dynamics of any market or industry. In this section, we delve into a comprehensive competitor analysis that examines key players in the field.
Competitor
Headspace
Headspace is a popular meditation and mindfulness app that provides guided meditation sessions for various purposes, including stress reduction, sleep improvement, and personal growth.
Read More
Competitor
Calm
Calm is a leading meditation and sleep app known for its soothing content, relaxation exercises, and mindfulness practices. It offers guided meditations, sleep stories, and stress-reduction tools.
Read More
Competitor
MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal is a comprehensive health and fitness app that helps users track their nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness. It offers tools for weight management, calorie counting, and goal setting.
Read More
Competitor
Insight Timer
Insight Timer is a meditation app with a vast library of guided meditations, music tracks, and mindfulness practices. It focuses on community engagement and offers content for relaxation and personal growth.
Read More
2
Define
Analyzing competitors is a crucial step in understanding the dynamics of any market or industry. In this section, we delve into a comprehensive competitor analysis that examines key players in the field.
Persona Creation
By deeply understanding these personas, we aimed to refine the design of digital solutions tailored precisely to their unique needs. Our focus was on uncovering the behaviors, goals, and challenges of each persona, enabling us to craft more personalized and user-centric wellness applications.
Journey Mapping
Utilizing collaborative journey mapping tool “TheyDo” we were able to collectively track our journey maps in order to find the best course of actions in addressing users needs.
View They Do Journey Map
Highlight Wellness Milestones: It allows us to chart users' progress and achievements in their wellness journey, making it easier to acknowledge and celebrate their successes.
Pinpoint Motivational Touchpoints: By mapping out the journey, we can identify moments where users may need an extra dose of motivation or encouragement, ensuring a more supportive and engaging experience.
Optimize Wellness Features: Journey mapping helps us fine-tune wellness-related features by understanding how users interact with them at different stages, leading to a more effective and holistic wellness app.
3
Ideate
User Flow Charts
Utilizing figma inorder to help activley collaborate on user flows on key screens before moving into design phase of buttons and UI
Onboard Flow
Voice Analysis Flow
User Wellness Assessment
Crazy 8’s Exercise
The Crazy 8 exercise is a creative and rapid brainstorming technique that encourages diverse ideas in a short amount of time. It's particularly valuable in the wellness app design process to generate innovative solutions for user challenges
Style Guide
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Inter
Grids & Spacing
Grids and Spacing are the invisible architecture of our design language. They create a rhythm and structure that not only guide the user's eye but also dictate the flow and hierarchy of information. Our design framework leverages this structure to deliver a seamless and harmonious user experience across all devices
4
8
12
16
24
32
40
Spacing
Strategic use of space enhances readability and user focus. Our spacing scale is meticulously crafted to ensure visual comfort and logical flow, guiding users through their digital journey with ease.
Grid
Our grid employs a four-column structure with 20px gutters, providing a robust framework for adaptive design. This layout adapts fluidly across devices, maintaining content integrity and ensuring a responsive, user-centric experience. The precise gutter spacing optimizes readability and aesthetic balance in every view
Color Palette
Primary Palette
This palette reflects our brand's ethos, combining serenity with energy. The deep blue evokes reliability and strength, while the lighter shades provide a refreshing balance, facilitating a visual hierarchy essential for user navigation.
Design Rationale
Our design methodology is rooted in cognitive psychology and aesthetics, ensuring that every element serves a purpose. We prioritize clarity, ease of use, and intuitive structures to enhance user engagement and satisfaction
HEX #0D41E1
HEX #F3F5FB
HEX #000000
HEX #041955
HEX #7592ED
HEX #F5F6F7
Secondary Palette
Secondary Palette
Our secondary palette serves as an extension of our wellness narrative, with each hue corresponding to different wellness categories. These colors bring warmth and variation, providing a visual cue system that categorizes and differentiates aspects of the user's wellness journey
Design Rationale
"In our design rationale, color is more than aesthetic—it's informational. The secondary colors are purposefully applied to individual elements, alert states, and wellness categories. This strategic use ensures that users can navigate the wellness experience with clarity, recognizing categories and alerts at a glance for a seamless interaction
Iconography
Emoji Library
This palette reflects our brand's ethos, combining serenity with energy. The deep blue evokes reliability and strength, while the lighter shades provide a refreshing balance, facilitating a visual hierarchy essential for user navigation.
Phosphor Icons
Our design methodology is rooted in cognitive psychology and aesthetics, ensuring that every element serves a purpose. We prioritize clarity, ease of use, and intuitive structures to enhance user engagement and satisfaction
Navigation Bar
The navigation bar is the cornerstone of our interface's navigational framework. Designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, it features clear, recognizable icons and labels that ensure users can effortlessly navigate through the application. Its placement and functionality are optimized for quick access and minimal cognitive load, supporting a seamless user experience
Home
Library
Record
Activity
🐶
Profile
Button Design
Primary & Secondary
Button design is crafted to provide users with clear action points. From solid primary buttons for principal actions to outlined and ghost buttons for secondary actions, each style is designed with a hierarchy that aids decision-making and enhances usability
Outline & Ghost
These button variations serve specific roles in the user journey. Outline buttons are used to indicate alternative actions, while ghost buttons are employed for less prominent actions. Both are designed to maintain visual harmony while providing clear navigational cues
Mid-Res Wireframe
"Transitioning from low-fidelity sketches to mid-resolution wireframes, we crystallize our design concepts. These wireframes present a clearer view of the UX journey, outlining the core layout and interaction patterns for rigorous testing and refinement
Onboard Flow
Basic Information
Begin the user's journey with flexible onboarding options. After choosing a traditional email entry or a convenient third-party login, users are prompted to provide their name and phone number. This dual-step approach balances ease of access with robust account recovery solutions, offering a secure yet user-friendly pathway into the service
User Voice & Mental Health: Check-In Flow
Quiet Space Prompt
Quiet Space is designed to analyze voice patterns, providing users with insights into their mental state through subtle vocal cues. This tool encourages users to speak openly, offering a private space to vocalize thoughts and feelings, which are then analyzed to support their mental well-being journey."
How are you Feeling?
This prompt serves as one of several in our voice analysis series, inviting users to articulate their feelings at the moment. It’s a crucial touchpoint that offers immediate emotional recognition, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the user's well-being over time.
Multiple Voice Prompts
"Utilize multiple voice prompts to guide users through self-assessment tasks. This method not only enriches the user experience but also enhances the accuracy of health reporting.
GAD-7 & PHQ-9:
Mental Health Survey
Mental Health Survey
Seamlessly integrate clinical assessments GAD-7 and PHQ-9 into the user journey for a comprehensive understanding of the user’s mental health, serving as a foundation for personalized care strategies.
3
Ideate
Hi-Res Wireframes
By deeply understanding these personas, we aimed to refine the design of digital solutions tailored precisely to their unique needs. Our focus was on uncovering the behaviors, goals, and challenges of each persona, enabling us to craft more personalized and user-centric wellness applications.
1
Onboarding
2
User Voice/Mental Health: Check In Flow
3
GAD-7 & PHQ-9:
Mental Health Survey
4
Evaluate
Usability Testing
Empathy mapping is crucial for the wellness app as it helps us deeply understand users' emotions, thoughts, and motivations. This understanding allows us to tailor the app's features, content, and user experience to effectively address their needs, provide valuable support, and ultimately enhance their overall well-being.
1
Onboard User Feedback
Direct Success Rate: 100%
Mission Unfinished Rate: 0%
Total Testers: 22
Average Duration: 41.0 seconds
Clarity of Voice Analysis Software Description
On a scale of 1 to 5, the clarity of the voice analysis software description averaged 3.7, with 57% rating the clarity as 4 and 19% as 5 ("Very Clear").
Onboarding Satisfaction
On a scale of 1 to 5, the average rating was 4.5, with 68% of respondents rating 5 ("Very Satisfied").
Identification of Usability Issues
95% of testers reported no usability issues, indicating a high level of usability during the onboarding process.
Ease of Onboarding
On a scale of 1 to 5, the ease of setting up the app and granting microphone permissions averaged 4.7, with 77% rating it as "Very Easy" (5).
"I understand why it's necessary. I'm still not very comfortable granting microphone permissions."
"I'm not sure why that would be necessary. I get nervous that it just ends up being sold. It's easy to click yes on it though."
“I think this is a useful tool for the app to work properly. I am not 100% sure I would use the app because I have to use my microphone”
1
Onboard User Feedback
Direct Success Rate: 100%
Mission Unfinished Rate: 0%
Total Testers: 22
Average Duration: 41.0 seconds
Clarity of Voice Analysis Software Description
On a scale of 1 to 5, the clarity of the voice analysis software description averaged 3.7, with 57% rating the clarity as 4 and 19% as 5 ("Very Clear").
Onboarding Satisfaction
On a scale of 1 to 5, the average rating was 4.5, with 68% of respondents rating 5 ("Very Satisfied").
Identification of Usability Issues
95% of testers reported no usability issues, indicating a high level of usability during the onboarding process.
Ease of Onboarding
On a scale of 1 to 5, the ease of setting up the app and granting microphone permissions averaged 4.7, with 77% rating it as "Very Easy" (5).
"I understand why it's necessary. I'm still not very comfortable granting microphone permissions."
"I'm not sure why that would be necessary. I get nervous that it just ends up being sold. It's easy to click yes on it though."
“I think this is a useful tool for the app to work properly. I am not 100% sure I would use the app because I have to use my microphone”
Sorenson Wellness
User Experience
Case Study
Enhance user experience with voice analysis in the app, capturing mood and sentiment feedback for a more personalized and insightful wellness journey.
UX Design & Research
Overview
Designing a holistic wellness app emphasizing the 8 pillars of well-being. Integrating voice analysis, habit tracking, and user-friendly flows for morning and afternoon exercises. Aiming for a visually pleasing, user-centric, and cutting-edge solution to enhance overall health and wellness
Objective
Develop a wellness app that successfully navigates the challenges of community transition, voice analysis technology, user engagement, privacy concerns, and stands out in the competitive wellness app market
1
Understand
User Research
Research, we aimed to gain insights into users' wellness practices and how technology plays a role in supporting these habits. By understanding user behaviors, we sought to enhance the design of digital solutions that promote well-being.
View Results Details
95+
Survey Responses
36+
Wellness Related Questions
15+
Hours of User Interviews Conducted
1
Demographics
Gathered basic information such as age, occupation, location, and technology preferences to contextualize responses.
2
Technology Usage
Explored participants' interaction with technology, including devices used, browsers, and operating systems.
3
Work & Lifestyle
Collected data on employment status, education level, & living situation to identify potential correlations with wellness practices.
4
Wellness Frequency
Investigated how frequently participants engage in various wellness practices, such as journaling, meditation, and yoga.
5
Wellness Impact
Explored the perceived impact of wellness practices on participants' well-being and daily lives.
6
Tools & Apps
Inquired about the tools and apps participants use to support their wellness routines.
7
General App Usage
Explored participants' broader app usage beyond wellness-specific applications.
Key Takeaways
Understanding the preferences and priorities of individuals when it comes to wellness practices is essential in recognizing the diverse approaches people take to enhance their physical and mental health. In a recent survey, participants were asked about their engagement in various wellness activities. The following key takeaways shed light on the prevalence and significance of these practices in the lives of the respondents
Key Takeaway
80%
Stress Mangement
A significant majority of respondents engage in activities aimed at managing stress, indicating its importance in their wellness routines.
Key Takeaway
80%
Social Connection
The majority of participants prioritize social connections in their wellness practices, highlighting its role in their overall well-being.
Key Takeaway
79%
Nutrition
A large percentage of individuals emphasize healthy eating and proper nutrition as a crucial aspect of their wellness routines.
Key Takeaway
47%
Nature
While a significant portion values connecting with nature, it's not as prevalent in wellness routines as some other activities.
Key Takeaway
63%
Yoga & Stretching
More than half of the respondents engage in yoga and other forms of movement, underlining its importance in their pursuit of wellness.
Key Takeaway
27%
Creative
Creative expression plays a role in the wellness routines of slightly over a quarter of the respondents, contributing to thd
Key Takeaway
31%
Spiritual
Journaling is noted for its role in self-awareness and processing thoughts and emotions
1
Demographics
Gathered basic information such as age, occupation, location, and technology preferences to contextualize responses.
Age
18-24
25-34
35-44
55 and Above
Level of Education
Bachelors
Masters
Doctorates
Other
Occupation
Employed
Student
Unemployed
Other
Location
Urban
Rural
Suburban
Other
2
Technology Usage
We delved into their tool preferences, revealing advanced technological choices. This fusion of expert insights and user preferences lays the groundwork for refining and improving our technological approach.
Operating Systems
IOS
Android OS
Preferred Browser
Chrome
Safari
Firefox
Other
General App Usage
25%
50%
75%
Social Media
Productivity
Entertainment
News
Others
3
Self Care Insights
We examined how individuals prioritize well-being in their self-care practices, using insights from experts and user habits. This understanding guides the refinement and customization of our self-care recommendations
Journaling Frequency
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely/Never
User Insight
Sarah, 29
Journaling aids me in further self-awareness in addition to processing my thoughts and emotions
Meditation Frequency
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely/Never
Yoga Frequency
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely/Never
Impact of Wellness Practices
Negative
Neutral
Positive
Tools and Apps for Wellness:
25%
50%
75%
Meditation & Sleep
Anxiety Relief
Track Progress
Daily Exercise
Ease of Use & Navigation
(40%)
Visual Appeal & Pleasant Design (33%)
Association with Quality & User Experience (19%)
Importance of Aesthetic
First Impression & Curiosity
Concise Design & Frictionless Experience
Premium Value & Trust
Miscellaneous
User Insight
Chet, 52
I find it essential for apps to be easy to navigate and user-friendly. A smooth and intuitive interface helps reduce stress and frustration.
Competitor Analysis
Analyzing competitors is a crucial step in understanding the dynamics of any market or industry. In this section, we delve into a comprehensive competitor analysis that examines key players in the field.
Competitor
Headspace
Headspace is a popular meditation and mindfulness app that provides guided meditation sessions for various purposes, including stress reduction, sleep improvement, and personal growth.
Read More
Competitor
Calm
Calm is a leading meditation and sleep app known for its soothing content, relaxation exercises, and mindfulness practices. It offers guided meditations, sleep stories, and stress-reduction tools.
Read More
Competitor
MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal is a comprehensive health and fitness app that helps users track their nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness. It offers tools for weight management, calorie counting, and goal setting.
Read More
Competitor
Insight Timer
Insight Timer is a meditation app with a vast library of guided meditations, music tracks, and mindfulness practices. It focuses on community engagement and offers content for relaxation and personal growth.
Read More
2
Define
Analyzing competitors is a crucial step in understanding the dynamics of any market or industry. In this section, we delve into a comprehensive competitor analysis that examines key players in the field.
Persona Creation
By deeply understanding these personas, we aimed to refine the design of digital solutions tailored precisely to their unique needs. Our focus was on uncovering the behaviors, goals, and challenges of each persona, enabling us to craft more personalized and user-centric wellness applications.
Journey Mapping
Utilizing collaborative journey mapping tool “TheyDo” we were able to collectively track our journey maps in order to find the best course of actions in addressing users needs.
View They Do Journey Map
Highlight Wellness Milestones: It allows us to chart users' progress and achievements in their wellness journey, making it easier to acknowledge and celebrate their successes.
Pinpoint Motivational Touchpoints: By mapping out the journey, we can identify moments where users may need an extra dose of motivation or encouragement, ensuring a more supportive and engaging experience.
Optimize Wellness Features: Journey mapping helps us fine-tune wellness-related features by understanding how users interact with them at different stages, leading to a more effective and holistic wellness app.
3
Ideate
User Flow Charts
Utilizing figma inorder to help activley collaborate on user flows on key screens before moving into design phase of buttons and UI
Onboard Flow
Voice Analysis Flow
User Wellness Assessment
Crazy 8’s Exercise
The Crazy 8 exercise is a creative and rapid brainstorming technique that encourages diverse ideas in a short amount of time. It's particularly valuable in the wellness app design process to generate innovative solutions for user challenges
Style Guide
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Sorenson Wellness Design System
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Letter Spacing: -1%
Inter
Grids & Spacing
Grids and Spacing are the invisible architecture of our design language. They create a rhythm and structure that not only guide the user's eye but also dictate the flow and hierarchy of information. Our design framework leverages this structure to deliver a seamless and harmonious user experience across all devices
4
8
12
16
24
32
40
Spacing
Strategic use of space enhances readability and user focus. Our spacing scale is meticulously crafted to ensure visual comfort and logical flow, guiding users through their digital journey with ease.
Grid
Our grid employs a four-column structure with 20px gutters, providing a robust framework for adaptive design. This layout adapts fluidly across devices, maintaining content integrity and ensuring a responsive, user-centric experience. The precise gutter spacing optimizes readability and aesthetic balance in every view
Color Palette
Primary Palette
This palette reflects our brand's ethos, combining serenity with energy. The deep blue evokes reliability and strength, while the lighter shades provide a refreshing balance, facilitating a visual hierarchy essential for user navigation.
Design Rationale
Our design methodology is rooted in cognitive psychology and aesthetics, ensuring that every element serves a purpose. We prioritize clarity, ease of use, and intuitive structures to enhance user engagement and satisfaction
HEX #0D41E1
HEX #F3F5FB
HEX #000000
HEX #041955
HEX #7592ED
HEX #F5F6F7
Secondary Palette
Secondary Palette
Our secondary palette serves as an extension of our wellness narrative, with each hue corresponding to different wellness categories. These colors bring warmth and variation, providing a visual cue system that categorizes and differentiates aspects of the user's wellness journey
Design Rationale
"In our design rationale, color is more than aesthetic—it's informational. The secondary colors are purposefully applied to individual elements, alert states, and wellness categories. This strategic use ensures that users can navigate the wellness experience with clarity, recognizing categories and alerts at a glance for a seamless interaction
Iconography
Emoji Library
This palette reflects our brand's ethos, combining serenity with energy. The deep blue evokes reliability and strength, while the lighter shades provide a refreshing balance, facilitating a visual hierarchy essential for user navigation.
Phosphor Icons
Our design methodology is rooted in cognitive psychology and aesthetics, ensuring that every element serves a purpose. We prioritize clarity, ease of use, and intuitive structures to enhance user engagement and satisfaction
Navigation Bar
The navigation bar is the cornerstone of our interface's navigational framework. Designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, it features clear, recognizable icons and labels that ensure users can effortlessly navigate through the application. Its placement and functionality are optimized for quick access and minimal cognitive load, supporting a seamless user experience
Home
Library
Record
Activity
🐶
Profile
Button Design
Primary & Secondary
Button design is crafted to provide users with clear action points. From solid primary buttons for principal actions to outlined and ghost buttons for secondary actions, each style is designed with a hierarchy that aids decision-making and enhances usability
Outline & Ghost
These button variations serve specific roles in the user journey. Outline buttons are used to indicate alternative actions, while ghost buttons are employed for less prominent actions. Both are designed to maintain visual harmony while providing clear navigational cues
Mid-Res Wireframe
"Transitioning from low-fidelity sketches to mid-resolution wireframes, we crystallize our design concepts. These wireframes present a clearer view of the UX journey, outlining the core layout and interaction patterns for rigorous testing and refinement
Onboard Flow
Basic Information
Begin the user's journey with flexible onboarding options. After choosing a traditional email entry or a convenient third-party login, users are prompted to provide their name and phone number. This dual-step approach balances ease of access with robust account recovery solutions, offering a secure yet user-friendly pathway into the service
User Voice & Mental Health: Check-In Flow
Quiet Space Prompt
Quiet Space is designed to analyze voice patterns, providing users with insights into their mental state through subtle vocal cues. This tool encourages users to speak openly, offering a private space to vocalize thoughts and feelings, which are then analyzed to support their mental well-being journey."
How are you Feeling?
This prompt serves as one of several in our voice analysis series, inviting users to articulate their feelings at the moment. It’s a crucial touchpoint that offers immediate emotional recognition, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the user's well-being over time.
Multiple Voice Prompts
"Utilize multiple voice prompts to guide users through self-assessment tasks. This method not only enriches the user experience but also enhances the accuracy of health reporting.
GAD-7 & PHQ-9:
Mental Health Survey
Mental Health Survey
Seamlessly integrate clinical assessments GAD-7 and PHQ-9 into the user journey for a comprehensive understanding of the user’s mental health, serving as a foundation for personalized care strategies.
3
Ideate
Hi-Res Wireframes
By deeply understanding these personas, we aimed to refine the design of digital solutions tailored precisely to their unique needs. Our focus was on uncovering the behaviors, goals, and challenges of each persona, enabling us to craft more personalized and user-centric wellness applications.
1
Onboarding
Onboarding
2
User Voice/Mental Health: Check In Flow
2
User Voice/Mental Health: Check In Flow
3
GAD-7 & PHQ-9:
Mental Health Survey
4
Evaluate
Usability Testing
Empathy mapping is crucial for the wellness app as it helps us deeply understand users' emotions, thoughts, and motivations. This understanding allows us to tailor the app's features, content, and user experience to effectively address their needs, provide valuable support, and ultimately enhance their overall well-being.
1
Onboard User Feedback
Direct Success Rate: 100%
Mission Unfinished Rate: 0%
Total Testers: 22
Average Duration: 41.0 seconds
Clarity of Voice Analysis Software Description
On a scale of 1 to 5, the clarity of the voice analysis software description averaged 3.7, with 57% rating the clarity as 4 and 19% as 5 ("Very Clear").
Onboarding Satisfaction
On a scale of 1 to 5, the average rating was 4.5, with 68% of respondents rating 5 ("Very Satisfied").
Identification of Usability Issues
95% of testers reported no usability issues, indicating a high level of usability during the onboarding process.
Ease of Onboarding
On a scale of 1 to 5, the ease of setting up the app and granting microphone permissions averaged 4.7, with 77% rating it as "Very Easy" (5).
"I understand why it's necessary. I'm still not very comfortable granting microphone permissions."
"I'm not sure why that would be necessary. I get nervous that it just ends up being sold. It's easy to click yes on it though."
“I think this is a useful tool for the app to work properly. I am not 100% sure I would use the app because I have to use my microphone”
2
Mental Health Survey