Romanticized, inspiring homepage design
Collection of solo date activity cards from community submissions.
Submit an idea to the community collection.
Can't decide what you want to do? Let the universe decide for you.
About This Project
DATEYOURMUSE is a creative wellness platform that encourages self-discovery through solo adventures. Inspired by Julia Cameron's 'The Artist's Way,' the app provides curated solo date ideas designed to spark creativity, build self-awareness, and foster a deeper relationship with oneself. Users can discover activities ranging from museum visits and nature walks to creative workshops and mindful experiences, all tailored to nurture their inner artist and promote personal growth.
Key Features
Curated database of creative solo activities and experiences
Location-based filtering for local opportunities
Mood and energy level matching for personalized suggestions
Digital reflection journal with prompt questions
Activity tracking and personal growth insights
Beautiful, calming UI designed to reduce overwhelm
Seasonal and weather-appropriate activity suggestions
Community-submitted ideas with moderation system
Challenges
The primary challenge was designing an experience that felt inspiring rather than prescriptive. Initial user research revealed that many people felt self-conscious about solo activities, so the interface needed to encourage exploration while normalizing independent experiences. Creating meaningful personalization from a comprehensive activity database required extensive UX research and iterative testing to understand how users naturally discover and select solo experiences. I also faced a technical tension between accessibility and engagement. To minimize friction, I wanted users to access the platform without account creation. However, I also needed a way to surface popular content. My solution was to leverage local browser storage for personal favorites while implementing vote limits per idea to maintain data integrity without requiring user authentication.
What I Learned
This project deepened my understanding of designing for emotional wellness and personal growth. I learned to create interfaces that feel supportive and safe rather than judgmental, and how subtle design choices can significantly impact user confidence. Working with The Artist's Way concepts taught me about the intersection of creativity and self-care, and how technology can support meaningful offline experiences rather than replace them.