I independently designed Theraspace as a self-initiated UI/UX practice project to strengthen my product design skills. The goal was to create an intuitive virtual therapy marketplace that helps people easily discover and connect with licensed therapists based on their needs. I led the entire process end-to-end — from research and information architecture to wireframes, and visual design.

My Role

• Porudct Designer (solo project)

Project Duration

• August 2022

Theraspace was a fully self-directed UI/UX practice project where I independently defined the problem space, researched user needs, and designed the complete end-to-end experience. I treated this as a real product simulation — applying structured UX methodology, information architecture, and high-fidelity UI design to build an intuitive, emotionally-aware product from scratch.

Analyzed BetterHelp, MyChart, Alma, Grow Therapy, and Psychology Today. While each platform supports some portion of the mental-health journey, most create friction through outdated interfaces, directory-style browsing, or disconnected booking & insurance steps. The opportunity: Create a guided, consumer-friendly therapy marketplace that simplifies matching, booking, and intake into a single, cohesive pathway.

Since this was a solo project, I owned the full structural strategy. I mapped the entire experience flow from scratch: My goal was to:

• Minimize cognitive load
• Reduce unnecessary decision points
• Keep users focused on discovery and comparison
• Build trust through clarity and consistency

After validating the wireframes, I moved into high-fidelity mockups in Figma. My goal was to make the interface calm, clear, and trustworthy.

• Scannable, essential info
• Clear specializations
• Trust-building elements like “Top Rated” chips

• Collapsible filters to reduce overload
• Simple, predictable sorting
• Clean, approachable UI

• Soft colors and high readability
• Spacious, comfortable layouts
• Minimal visual noise
• Warm but professional tone

As a solo practice project, success was measured by what I learned and strengthened, including:

• Designing an emotionally-aware product from scratch
• Practicing end-to-end UX thinking without external constraints
• Building a calm, frictionless browsing experience
• Creating a polished UI that reflects therapeutic values
• Refining my skills in IA, hierarchy, visual clarity, and UX decision-making