2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

Soulchord

Entrant Company

Zhang Meiruo

Category

Conceptual Design - Interaction

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

This project focuses on creating an interactive product designed to support people suffering from depression, providing them with a new way to communicate and express themselves. Depression often leads to social isolation, where individuals find it difficult to communicate their emotions or connect with others. The objective of this product is to offer a means for individuals to express their emotions creatively and bridge the gap between them and the outside world.

The product leverages music as a tool for emotional expression. Music has long been recognized for its therapeutic potential, and this project aims to tap into this power. By enabling people to create or engage with music, the product provides a medium through which depressed individuals can communicate their inner feelings without needing to rely on verbal interaction, which can sometimes be challenging. The interactive nature of the product encourages users to engage in music-making or listening, allowing for emotional release and connection with others through shared musical experiences.

Additionally, the project challenges and seeks to dismantle the stereotypes surrounding depression. Society often harbors misconceptions about individuals with mental health issues, viewing them as fragile, antisocial, or incapable of contributing meaningfully to society. This product emphasizes the strengths and creative potential of people with depression, showcasing their ability to create and express through art. It also promotes empathy, encouraging people to see beyond the illness and understand the delicate emotions of those affected by depression.

By incorporating interactive elements such as music composition or receiving music as emotional support, the project creates an empathetic and supportive environment for people with depression. It aims to provide an outlet for them to express themselves artistically, helping to improve their emotional well-being while also fostering greater understanding and empathy in society. Through this innovative approach, the product not only offers emotional relief but also helps break down stigma and promotes acceptance of mental health challenges.

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