Mindfulness for creatives
SATI’s Tailored Journey
Prathistha Gera
Project Description
Recognizing the specific constraints of their academic and creative work, this study focuses on how an AI-enhanced application may provide personalized support for mindfulness and well-being for art and design students. Using Research through Design and Research for Design approaches, it develops a user-centric application that allows for accessible and tailored mindfulness exercises via voice interactions. The project's scope was primarily focused on integrating voice assistant technology to determine its usefulness in engaging students in mindfulness activities. This study seeks to provide light on innovative approaches to improving well-being and creativity among students in creative fields by evaluating the app's and voice assitant's usability and impact on facilitating mindfulness.
BIO
Prathistha Gera is pursuing an M.Des in Digital Futures at OCAD University, with a background in Fashion Designing. Her interests span graphic design, UX, and UI, and she has professional experience as a brand designer and illustrator. Prathistha also contributes as a mindfulness peer mentor at OCAD, emphasizing mindfulness in creative practices. Her thesis investigates how voice assistants can support mindfulness for art and design students, considering their specific needs. With a keen interest in AI, Prathistha aims to explore its application in design to foster innovative solutions.