Natasha Ianchina Hansen

Main role: Solo Project

Tools I used: Google Forms, Adobe XD, Microsoft Word, Concepts, pen and paper!

Time on project: ca. 4 months

QUB Wellbeing is a mobile app prototype I designed to transform mental health support services at Queen’s University Belfast, focusing on user-centered design and intuitive navigation.

UX Research & Design Process:

• Analyzed existing student survey data to identify key pain points
• Created user personas for students, counselors, and staff
• Developed information architecture and user flows
• Designed low-fidelity wireframes using Concepts app
• Built high-fidelity prototype in Adobe XD

Key UI/UX Features:

• Clean, accessible interface following QUB brand guidelines
• Role-based navigation tailored to user needs
• Emoji-based mood tracking for emotional expression
• One-tap emergency support access
• Gamified engagement through reward system
• Integrated calendar for appointment management
• Consistent design patterns across all features

Design Decisions:

• Used QUB’s Brandon typeface and color palette for brand consistency
• Implemented curved navigation bars for visual hierarchy
• Added subtle animations for interactive feedback
• Created intuitive icons for quick recognition
• Designed for one-handed mobile use

The project demonstrates how thoughtful UX/UI design can make mental health services more accessible and engaging while maintaining professional standards and user privacy.