Relationship Fix: Nurturing Connections with AI - DEMO

Project Overview

Relationship Fix is your personal guide to building a stronger, healthier, and happier relationship. This AI-powered application combines guided activities, a private journal, mood check-ins, and a friendly AI coach named "Fix" to provide users with the tools and support they need to navigate the ups and downs of partnership. This project was developed to offer a modern, accessible, and data-driven approach to relationship well-being.

My Role: UX/UI Designer, Front-End Developer

1. The Problem: The Modern Communication Gap

In an increasingly digital world, many people struggle to maintain deep, meaningful connections. The core problems include:

• Communication Breakdown: Busy schedules and digital distractions can lead to a lack of quality communication, causing misunderstandings and emotional distance.

• Lack of Tools for Conflict: Without a framework for healthy conflict resolution, minor disagreements can escalate into major issues.

• Proactive Nurturing: It can be challenging to consistently invest effort in nurturing a relationship, as life often gets in the way.

The goal of this project was to provide a supportive, non-judgmental platform that empowers individuals to build stronger, more empathetic relationships.

2. The Solution: A Unified and Intelligent Guide

The solution was to build an application that leverages AI to provide actionable insights and tools for improving relationships. Key features of the app include:

• A Friendly AI Coach Named "Fix": This AI assistant provides personalized guidance and support, acting as a supportive partner in the user's journey.

• Guided Activities & Private Journal: The app offers a range of guided exercises for communication and intimacy, alongside a private journal for self-reflection and personal growth.

• Mood Check-ins: Simple, regular check-ins help users track their emotional state and understand patterns in their feelings and relationship dynamics.

• Relationship Health Dashboard: A visual dashboard tracks key metrics like communication frequency and goal progress, providing users with a clear overview of their relationship's health.

This approach transforms the complex and often emotional task of relationship improvement into a structured and manageable journey.

3. My Design Process: Building for Empathy and Trust

My design process was centered on creating a system that felt supportive, private, and easy to use. I focused on building trust with the user through transparent design and empathetic content.

• User Research & Sensitivity: I conducted sensitive user interviews and analyzed existing relationship advice to understand user pain points without being intrusive. I focused on creating a non-judgmental tone and a safe space for users to explore their issues.

• Information Architecture: I organized the application flow around the user’s core needs: understanding their relationship, getting personalized help, and taking action. The navigation is designed to be simple and discreet, especially around sensitive features like the private journal.

• Prototyping & Visual Design: I developed a clean, calm UI that uses a soothing color palette and gentle typography. The interactive components are designed to be unintimidating and encouraging, making it easy for users to engage with the tools and prompts provided by the "Fix" AI.

4. The Final Product: A Foundation for Lasting Bonds

The final application is a powerful and empathetic tool that successfully addresses the core challenges of modern relationships. It provides a private space for self-reflection and a set of intelligent tools to drive positive change. By combining actionable insights with a supportive user experience, this project demonstrates a new direction for personal well-being—one that is both intelligent and deeply human.

Key Learnings & Outcomes:

• Privacy is Paramount: The design emphasizes data privacy and security, which is critical for an application dealing with sensitive personal information.

• AI as a Partner, Not a Judge: The AI functionality, embodied by the coach "Fix," is designed to be a supportive assistant, offering suggestions rather than strict commands, which builds user trust and encourages engagement.

• Small Actions Lead to Big Changes: The app's focus on small, consistent actions and guided exercises has proven to be an effective strategy for creating lasting improvements in communication and connection.