Momo
Product
AI companion
Designed
Fall 2024
MOMO is a friendly AI assistant designed to be a constant companion, supporting therapy and self-enhancement journeys
With its playful design, intuitive clip-on functionality, and advanced AI-driven capabilities, MOMO is not just a tool but a buddy you can take anywhere.
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Research
With growing awareness of mental health, many individuals are seeking tools to help manage anxiety, stress, and personal growth.
Between January and October 2020, global downloads of apps focusing on emotional well-being increased by 42% year-over-year.
Mental Health Improvement
As of 2023, there are over 20,000 mental health apps and over 300 million users, reflecting a significant increase in digital mental health solutions.
Plush toys, have surged in popularity, with sales increasing by 58% since 2021 driven partly by Generation Z's need for comfort during the pandemic.
Popularity of Keychains and Tag-Along Toys
Therapists note that toys can provide comfort and aid in mental health by lowering stress and increasing happiness
support & comfort
"What frustrates you the most about the tools or methods you currently use for mental health support or personal growth?"
Too complicated
"Most therapy aids are app-based, Too complicated to use and require app interactions."
Techy looking
"Many talking robots seem intimidating and techy looking to use and lack the comfort."
Conspicuous
"I do not want people to see me using a mental health application or a robot."
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Ideation
Reimagining...
a personalized buddy to keep you company
and provide support whenever needed.
Mobility options
Explored the portability feature for a tag long companion. Decided on being a companion charm that is always with you.
Soft and inviting features
MOMO’s teardrop-shaped head and glowing eyes convey warmth and personality. The soft textures and minimalistic design ensure it feels inviting.
Showing " I'm here to listen" in design
The V-shaped hook was conceptualized from folded hands to show "I am here to listen"
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And help users attach MOMO to clothing, making it a seamless part of their daily lives.
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Design Details
MOMO’s AI learns user behavior, offering personalized suggestions, reminders, and empathetic conversations to enhance therapy and self-growth
The clip-on design ensures MOMO can accompany users anywhere, integrating seamlessly into their routines.
A compact, lightweight body with a soft-textured head and smooth, sturdy base for durability.
LED-lit eyes that convey emotions, making MOMO feel more alive and interactive.
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Build Process
3D printed the model and adjusted the sizing to be a perfect and cute portable size.
Used flocking to add the soft texture to the teardrop head to achieve the velvet look.
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Perfecting the clip-on mechanism to ensure a secure yet easy-to-use attachment.
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Final
MOMO is the perfect blend of design and technology, offering a portable, approachable, and intelligent companion for therapy and self-growth. Its AI-driven features, combined with its playful design, make it an indispensable buddy for users seeking a supportive and engaging experience.
Images of the final product in use.
