My Role

hci / ux researcher

Team

rachel · lead researcher

me

Tools Used

miro
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maxqda
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human-centered design

Timeline

1 year

My Impact

working alongside teens throughout a human-centered design process, we launched poncho live on the app store and it is now available for individuals struggling with their digital wellness

ai-powered digital wellbeing

a live companion app for adolescents to improve their relationships with technology

design research

co-authored research highlighting the design process

human-centered design

a novel approach to centering human perspectives through the design process

insights and product roadmap

insights and data to chart the path towards better ai-powered solutions in the future

44%

of american high-school students feel persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness

— cdc, 2022

7.5 hrs

amount of time the average teenager spends on digital platforms

— common sense media, 2021

Home

check-in with poncho or swipe up to discover a range of digital wellbeing features

Social Media Check-in

identify your social media satisfaction by chatting with poncho

Emotion Check-in

identify your emotional state and regulate how you feel

Goal Setting

a customizable list for setting your personal digital goals

Teen Talk

access to a network of teen content creators through #halfthestory

Library of Content

resources for learning and support of teen digital wellbeing