Mindfulness App for Peace of Mind Mercy Foundation

Since this app is targeted at an older user base, it was essential for the app to be simple to use with features geared towards this user profile. The first major adjustment we made was to increase the overall font size to improve readability for users. We also ensured that the contrast ratio for the font color was international standard with all our texts displaying an over 3.0 contrast ratio for ease of reading.

The Peace of Mind Mercy Foundation aims to promote Buddhism not only in Hong Kong but also internationally. With this in mind, we developed three different versions of the app. First, we created a Chinese version of the app to promote Buddhism to locals. We then developed two more versions, one targeting English speakers and another one for visually impaired users. The latter secured accreditation from Blind Union’s “Web Access For All” test, which assesses the accessibility of digital technology for disabled persons. While developing these three versions, we targeted different user needs accordingly and designed the best user experience for these three distinct user bases.

Through our extensive UX research, we identified the most pressing needs of the average Buddhist follower and we adapted the user-centric app design correspondingly. The app is divided into four sections – Sutra, Singpost, FAQ and Library. Moreover, it is also placed according to the importance of the feature from our research to ensure the user experience is on point.