Case Study
Manova.life
Helping corporate employees track, understand, and improve their mental well-being.
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Role
Product Designer
Duration
4 weeks
Status
Live (Early Stage)
Deliverables
UX Flows, UI System
Overview
Inspired by a close connection's struggle with burnout, Manova.life was created to prevent others from facing the same struggle through early intervention and tracking.
The Problem
- Unnoticed: People don't realize they're struggling until it's too late.
- Untracked: No consistent way to measure mental state over time.
- Unaddressed Early: Support comes too late, leading to burnout.
The Goal
- Help users self-identify mental health issues early.
- Provide structured, non-overwhelming tracking over time.
- Encourage consistent engagement through simplicity.
Process & Approach
Calm & Minimal UI
Soft interface designed to reduce cognitive load.
Structured Flow
Clear step-by-step assessments for self-reflection.
Mental Tracking
Periodic checks that show progress over time.
Challenges
Sensitive Domain
Mental health requires emotional awareness and simplicity, not just visual aesthetics.
Iteration Overload
Bridging the founder's mental health expertise with standard UX practices.
Interaction Complexity
Balancing progressive disclosure with sensitive, clear messaging.
Final Product Experience
Learnings
Real-World Client Handling
Learned to navigate stakeholder opinions and find workable compromises.
Emotional Awareness in Design
Understood how to design interactions that feel safe and non-threatening.
Simplicity Under Stress
Proved that reducing friction is especially critical in sensitive user contexts.
Outcome
Delivered a fully responsive web application currently in its early funding and live stages. The platform successfully provides a safe, calming environment for corporate users to track their well-being metrics over time.