MSU Minds Matter Website

Project Overview

MSU Minds Matter is a website project focused on mental health awareness at Michigan State University. The goal was to create a digital space where students could learn more about mental health, feel more comfortable talking about it, and easily find helpful resources and support.

For this project, I focused on creating a website that feels welcoming, simple, and easy to navigate. I also paid attention to accessibility and visual design to make sure the experience could work well for different students.

The Goal

The goal of this project was to create a website that makes mental health information easier to access and understand for MSU students. I wanted the website to feel welcoming, supportive, and easy to navigate, while giving students access to useful resources when they need them.

I also wanted the website to encourage awareness and open conversations around mental health, while creating a space where students could feel more connected and supported.

My Role

I worked on both the mockup and final design of the website, making decisions about the layout, structure, and overall visual direction. Throughout the process, I focused on creating a website that felt welcoming, easy to use, and visually clear, while keeping the needs of MSU students in mind.

Design Approach

My approach was to create a website that felt welcoming, positive, and easy to use for students. I used orange and purple throughout the design to create a warm and youthful look while keeping the layout simple and organized. I also focused on readability and clear navigation so students could easily find the information they needed.

The website includes student stories, MSU counseling resources, and simple mental health tools that students can access when they need support. I also included ideas around peer support to make the website feel more connected to the MSU student community.

Reflection

This project helped me understand how design can be used to support real needs within a community. I learned that creating a website is not only about how it looks, but also about how it makes users feel and how easily they can find what they need.

It also showed me the importance of designing with empathy and purpose, especially when working with topics that can be personal or sensitive.

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