GRace Snow
@gracesnow.pngThe eight aspects of wellness are emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial. In this demanding society, it can be hard to juggle all of these, especially with health issues; however, personal living spaces have the power to nurture multiple aspects at once and can be modified to address specific needs, such as cognitive functioning, mood, energy, sensory sensitivities, stress, sleep, pain, mobility, vision, and hearing. But how?
As a graphic designer with ADHD, anxiety, and autoimmune disease, maintaining wellness and balance is an ongoing, high-stakes challenge. There are so many resources that help us succeed occupationally and academically, but what about the remaining aspects of our health that we neglect as the result of overworking ourselves to meet society’s demands? For me, two things have taught me how to maintain wellness and balance: graphic design and yoga. Through graphic design, I’ve learned the power of organization, physical and digital accessibility, aesthetics, and (user) experience. Through (power) yoga, I’ve learned the power of mindfulness, modifications, movement, and discipline. Through both, I’ve learned the power of making intentional choices and modifications to suit individual needs.
My thesis emphasizes the connection between living space and wellness through the lens of health issues. Through UI/UX design, I provide a tool designed specifically for people with (and without) health issues to optimize their living spaces and wellness, which incorporates both ancient Eastern principles of feng shui, mindfulness, and yoga and modern Western principles of universal and accessible design and wellness-focused interior design. I strive to use my platform as a graphic designer to serve and empower overlooked audiences by not only filling the gap in accessible tools, but also ensuring that what I provide offers a convenient, customizable, and inclusive experience.
Mindmap, 2023, Figma.
Thesis Statement, 2024
Figma 18 × 24 in.
Figma 18 × 24 in.
App WIP, 2024
Figma
Figma