Novelties — Mindfulness iOS App

Novelties is an iOS application designed to break automatic thinking patterns and promote mindfulness. It delivers randomized daily micro-activities (max 5 minutes each) that focus user attention on sensory experiences — textures, sounds, scents, movement — encouraging present-moment awareness without formal meditation.

The Problem

People get stuck in automatic routines and lose awareness of the present moment. Traditional mindfulness apps often require meditation sessions that feel like a commitment. The challenge was building something that integrates naturally into daily life with minimal friction.

The Approach

Designed and built a SwiftUI app with a custom randomization engine that delivers unique sensory prompts each day. Created an Inner Archive feature for users to store completed reflections. Focused on unusual, disruptive interactions designed to engage the brain's salience network.

Technical Details

• Swift & SwiftUI for native iOS development
• Custom randomization engine for daily prompts
• 44 curated color palette options for personalization
• Local data persistence for the Inner Archive
• Variable task durations targeting different sensory modalities

Outcomes

• Delivered a polished iOS app with unique interaction patterns
• Designed a non-traditional approach to mindfulness that requires no meditation
• Built a complete product from concept through design to implementation