Vivomind: Using Color Psychology to Help Kids with Mental Health Awareness
Empowering Screen Time Awareness through Emotional Design
"One Color. One Breath. One Pause."
Vivomind helps kids (6–18) manage emotions through color psychology, AI companionship, and mindful screen-time experiences.
Context & Motivation "Where the Puzzle Began"
Challenge:
Excessive screen time, burnout.
Insight:
Kids need autonomy and empathy.
Goal:
Turn mindfulness into play.
How are digital experiences influencing our emotional wellbeing today?
"Designing for Ro, Aisha, and Ethan"
Bio
Ro (10)
Add gamification, badges
Bio
Aisha (11)
Simplify screens, add breathing sound
Bio
Ethan (14)
Add dark themes, customization
Defining the Problem & Approach
"Thorn Removes Thorn — Using the Problem to Solve the Problem"
Vivomind transforms the screen often a source of digital stress into a tool for emotional growth and self-awareness through color, interaction, and play.
User Task Flows (3 Core Journeys)
Primary Flow – Guided Breathing
1
Launch app
2
Select breathing activity
3
Follow AI companion guidance
4
Receive reward badge
Secondary Flow – AI Companion
1
Choose avatar shape
2
Select colors & personality
3
Name companion
4
Save preferences
Tertiary Flow – Screen Time Goals
1
Set time limit
2
View countdown tracker
3
Receive gentle reminders
4
Review session summary
Iterations & Improvements
"Evolving Through Feedback — Before → After Comparison Grid"
Before
Welcome Screen → Simplified greeting
Before
Age Selection → Interactive icons
Reward Screen → Reworded: "Train your brain more?"
Time Tracker → Added positive nudge text
Breathing Activity → Added pause/skip + timer
UX Principle
HCI Psychology
Design Goal
User Feedback & Implementation
"I want powers for my AI."
→ Added skill-based badges
"Add sounds and color moods."
→ Added breathing music
"Setup feels long."
→ Reduced onboarding
Behavioral Design Principles
Feedback & Control
User Autonomy
Affective Interaction
Reward Systems
Cognitive Load Reduction
Empathetic Engagement
"Every UX choice was tested through a child's eyes — clarity over complexity."
Mid-Fi & Hi-Fi Prototypes
Mindful Break
"Blue = Trust | Green = Growth | Yellow = Energy"
Prototype
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