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In fall 2020, I joined Dailyhuman as the product designer, working alongside Jose and Josh, two former colleagues from my time in New York City. The app aimed to bring gratitude into everyday interactions, with its most successful use case emerging as an HR tool for coworkers. Inspired by personal experiences—like when my parents send me food to show care from a distance—I worked on creating a platform that made expressing appreciation simple, meaningful, and secure.
Balancing Fin-Tech and Emotional Design
Dailyhuman allowed users to transfer funds for restaurant use as a way to express gratitude, blending emotional connection with financial exchanges. The design challenge lay in making the app friendly and approachable while maintaining a sense of security. To achieve this, I incorporated plenty of white space, a clean UI, and avoided vanity metrics to foster a psychologically safe environment for users to express vulnerability.
Gamification: The Birth of Round Robin
We introduced “Round Robin,” a gamified feature encouraging group gratitude practices. Here’s how it works:
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Random Pairing: Each week, partners within a subscribed group are randomly matched.
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Prompt Interaction: Matches respond to private prompts designed to foster connection and appreciation.
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Unlock Rewards: When both partners complete the activity, they unlock funds allocated by their group leader.
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Feedback Loops: An optional survey gathers data to share with HR departments, showcasing engagement and emotional insights.
This feature became the heart of Dailyhuman, piloted with HR teams across the USA as a tool to enhance workplace connections and team morale.
Gratitude as a Design Principle
Dailyhuman was more than an app—it was a platform for encouraging meaningful exchanges and cultivating emotional well-being in workplaces. From designing for psychological safety to balancing the human and financial aspects, this project taught me the power of thoughtful, intentional design to make abstract concepts like gratitude tangible and impactful.
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