Topics
Social wellness and Behavioral
Science
Role
Sr Product Designer / Strategist
Role
Concept Development / UI Design
UX Design / Art Direction
About Go Sunny
Go Sunny is a non-profit organization with a mission to create more meaningful connections in the modern world. Their app offers science-backed tools empowering people to have a fuller social life.
The Problem
There's a modern disconnect where in-person connection has been eroding for decades, especially since 2020. Social ties are critical to physical and mental health. Yet, 58% of people in the U.S. report feeling a lack of meaningful connection and sense of belonging.
The Work
The Go Sunny team specializes in behavioral science, which is why they needed someone to bridge their behavioral research with design. The goal was to integrate the existing research and the team's vision into a prototype that could be a starting point for further product development. Together, we tested several concepts and ideas, we ended up designing two validated prototypes that demonstrated a specific concept.
One of those concepts is called "Social Spheres", which is a view of your social landscape and depicts your unique relationships, needs, and goals. It identifies strengths and gaps in your social life and maps out simple daily habits for improvement. Social Spheres also allows you to align social activities with personal values and gain insights into where social energy is best invested.