Safe Spaces App design

  • Katie Vella

For my Master's in Graphic Design, a task we were given for our Interactive Media was to design an app that solved a real-life problem. I chose to design an app that helped people get through panic attacks and manage/navigate their anxiety in immediate real-world situations. The app uses the user's location to find them nearby 'safe spaces' to go to away from the overwhelming public space when experiencing a panic attack. Unfortunately, we don't always experience panic attacks or anxiety in the comfort of our own homes but instead out in public or at work, for example. The user can personalise this app to help aid them later on when dealing with anxiety like leading them to their safe spaces, emergency contacts, favourite spotify playlists etc.