Mindbeing

Mindbeing is a plug-in concept that helps architects measure how their building designs impact mental wellbeing, using environmental simulation and spatial data.

Project Info

Project Team: Willa W (Product Designer, Interface, Brand & Strategy), Yan C (Software Lead), Kaja S (Mental Health Researcher).

Project Length: 3 months

Current Stage: Research, Define, Ideation, Protyping, Testing, Launch.

Target Users: Architects and developers working on early-stage building design (RIBA 0-2)

The Problem

Mental health is rarely considered in architectural design due to lack of simulation tools. Existing certifications only address wellbeing in general terms, with no spatial feedback available during early concept stages.

When architects design a building with the environment in mind, there’s a clear process: run a simulation, and if the budget allows, bring in a sustainability consultant.

But when it comes to designing for mental wellbeing? There’s no standard playbook. Unless you can afford a mental health advisor (most can’t), you're left to figure it out alone.

Solution