tinder and mental health

As part of a university project, I dived deep into how Tinder’s UI/UX design affects our interactions with modern romance.

Along with extensive research on its vast psychological impacts, I created a quick visual proposal showcasing the potential for Tinder to become a healthier online platform.

From my research, I found several significant risks associated with excessive usage, such as decision fatigue, low self-esteem, depression and addiction. These risks often stem from patterns of behaviour that users find difficult to stray away from, especially when Tinder is designed for peak user retention.

In response, I wanted to create a design concept that focused on exposing these risks more openly, aiming to bring awareness to these dangers through my design approach. I was inspired by the transparency of cigarette packaging and how it highlights the dangers of smoking.

I mirrored Tinder’s original design in appearance and incorporated warnings and messages that directly address the potential consequences of prolonged use. I introduced banners and pop-ups to bring subtle, hidden dangers to light in order to ensure users are aware of what they are getting themselves into.