Cove App
Role | Product Design Lead
Client | Humane Engineering
Team | Ema O'Donovan | Alejandro Santander | Davide Cairo
Outcome | An improved App design including new journaling features as well as a wider sound library and improved navigation.
Methods | Lean UX | Navigation Design | Prototyping | Responsive Design | Style Guides | UI Elements Design | User Flows | Wireframing
Cove is a clinically approved app that helps you self-manage your mental health using music therapy principles in an easy and enjoyable way. It was designed to improve mental health for everyone by providing accessible and meaningful support through easy-to-use technology.
Watch the WIRED report about Cove.
The design of Cove was inspired by shapes and forms from the natural world, especially those found in the sea, in order to create a sense of calm space. Although Cove was initially created for teenagers experiencing grief, it has also been used as a clinical tool for adults who need support with managing difficult emotions.
At Cove, I worked as a UX and UI designer. Alongside a small team consisting of a Product Manager, Sound Designer, and Software Developer, we developed Cove 2.0. Our primary objective was to create an intuitive interface that requires minimal text to use and understand.
We could allocate most of the screen space for musical interactions by utilising a minimal and abstract UI. Working in a small team allowed us to move quickly and iterate on our designs rapidly, resulting in impactful work that has been used by thousands of people.
