Perancangan User Interface dan User Experience Aplikasi Jurnal Digital Berbasis Mobile

Abstract

Background: Mental health has become an important issue in the modern era, particularly for teenagers and young adults who are vulnerable to stress caused by academic or work-related pressures. One simple yet effective method to help manage stress and boost self-motivation is through the activity of Journaling. Objective: To design the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) of a mobile- based digital Journaling application as a self-healing medium to enhance user motivation and reduce stress levels. Method: This study adopts the Design Thinking approach, which consists of five stages:Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. The approach is user- centered, focusing on user comfort and emotional needs. Result: The application is designed with core features including a daily journal, a mood tracker for emotional monitoring, and Journaling reminders to support consistency. The design is developed not only to be functional but also to provide emotional comfort throughout the user experience. Conclusion: The design outcome is expected to make a meaningful contribution to the development of digital solutions that support mental well-being, enhance self- motivation, and improve users’ quality of life through an empathetic, user-centered design approach.