LUCID DREAMER APP DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
In this project, I had the opportunity to develop an app experience from the ground up that focused on lucid dreaming and creating a community for other dreamers to connect. To be fully transparent, I was very inspired by this project since I, myself, am a vivid dreamer and have ways wondered if there were other lucid dreamers out there as well. I was very insecure when I was growing up about this topic, and having had such intense dreams, I always knew I had something special about it. Through this project, it really became therapy for me in this design process. I created an IA system for how the application interface would flow for the user, and if this could be an effective system. Sketching and developing my workflow through the Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi process really made this more organized and easier to plan a full experience.
On the left, I also created my own lucid dream icons, as I researched there were no applications made for this type of communication for something this abstract. I hope soon to publish and make these real iconography symbols for lucid dreaming.
Information Architecture / Sketch / App Development / Lo-Fidelity Design / UX/UI
Overview
Lucid Dreamer is a wellness app designed to help users set intentions, receive dream cues, and record dreams to enhance lucid dreaming experiences. This was a solo college project combining design thinking with scientific research on REM sleep and cognitive triggers.
Problem
Many dream-tracking apps lack clarity or personalized support for lucid dreaming techniques. Users need a tool that’s intuitive, calming, and functional—especially during sleep routines.
Solution
The app features a dark, eye-friendly interface, personalized timers for dream cues, and multimodal journaling (voice, sketch, or text). It guides users from prep to post-dream logging with minimalist, science-backed visuals.
My Role
UX research, user flows, branding, UI design, iconography, and prototype creation using Figma.
Key Features
Customizable reality check reminders
Interactive pre-sleep timer setup
Voice-to-text dream journaling
Calming, minimal UI for night use
