Living with Aroma
Virtual Aromatherapist
Virtual Aromatherapist
TYPE Concept Mobile App Interface Design
SECTOR Health and Wellness
DUTY Visual and User Experience Design
AWARD 2022 Peru Design Biennial
For millennia people have practiced aromatherapy for better sleep, for mood enhancement, and to combat any number of health issues. Today, most adults have at one point in time used aromatherapy, but most do so irregularly or have stopped use altogether. Living with Aroma, a zero to one project, is created to promote aromatherapy use and help users understand the ways in which aromatherapy can improve mental and physical states.
Increase the frequency of essential oils use and learn how to apply essential oils in different mental states effectively.
I collected survey results from 57 people aged 26 to 65+ on their use and knowledge of essential oils.
After collecting my survey, I found…
Problem 1
With so many essential oil options, many users have difficulty knowing which ones (or blends) are best for their specific needs.
Problem 2
All but the most strident users have lapses in their daily essential oil use, which can lead to decreased repurchasing rates.
Provide Tailored Recommendations for Users
Solution 1
The app includes an emotion diary, which tracks a user’s mood/condition, then recommends essential oil scents based on user input. These recommendations are linked to the online marketplace.
Solution 2
The app offers clear, understandable essential oil information and provides a useful essential oil search function.
The interface design focuses on creating clear and intuitive user experiences by incorporating interactive buttons, allowing busy users to quickly record their emotions and provide essential details for personalized virtual aromatherapist recommendations.
A low-saturation palette creates a calm and soothing vibe.
The Nunito typeface features rounded edges, offering a peaceful and comfortable reading experience.
Designed a cohesive icon system to strengthen brand identity and communication.
Developed a comprehensive button system to enhance clarity and improve call-to-action effectiveness.
I chose low saturation palette to create illustrations with hand draw texture.
Living with Aroma empowers both new and experienced essential oil users to enhance their aromatherapy experience. Its clear and intuitive interface provides busy individuals with a convenient way to optimize their use of essential oils.
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