Whether you’re thriving or down in the trenches of life, research shows that writing down your thoughts in a journal throughout the day has many benefits. We wanted to add a social element to this valuable habit and build a sense of community through sharing and acknowledging each other’s feelings. However, even on the internet, we've noticed that it is still difficult for people to be vulnerable with each other.

yapyap is an anonymous social journaling app for sharing your thoughts, receiving emotional acknowledgement, and offering others encouragement. Unlike other journaling or social media apps, we offer a space for our audience to express their thoughts freely without the fear of judgment from others, fostering connection through authenticity to create the best kind of community.

With only 24 hours to brainstorm, design, and develop our product, I went with a fun, yet flexible UI that adheres to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG3).

Try the prototype and see our product in action (Press "R" to restart)