Internship Adaptation Design Lead UX Research Pre-seed Startup
At Anew, I designed a personalized adaptation strategy within the app's well-being feature to assist users experiencing problematic smartphone usage(PSU) focusing on depression risk symptoms. This initiative aimed to reduce depression risk scores by 50% through user insights and expert interviews, resulting in a white paper for implementation guidance.
Team Size
6
My Role
Lead UX Researcher
Timeline
3 months
Key Learnings
Deep Exploration of Complex Issues: During my internship, I delved into the intricacies of problematic smartphone usage. This experience emphasized the importance of thoroughly understanding the complexity of the topic.
Objective Approach: I learned to approach the subject objectively by acknowledging and mitigating my own biases. This objectivity was crucial in identifying effective solutions.
Behavioral Insights: Understanding the triggers of problematic smartphone usage requires a profound understanding of human behavior and long-standing patterns.
Long-Term Solutions: I realized that addressing this issue goes beyond quick fixes. Effective solutions must actively support users in breaking old habits and encourage the development of healthier behaviors.
Empowerment for Change: The key takeaway was the importance of empowering individuals to improve their smartphone usage practices.
My work with Anew is under NDA, feel free to reach out to me for more information on the project.