Wayer
a self-esteem-focused mental health app, leveraging photo memories.
In 2022, I co-founded the company Wayer, a progressive mobile application aimed at fostering a healthier social media environment for young individuals. Our mission is to promote authenticity and boost self-esteem by encouraging the sharing of real, unfiltered experiences, thus contributing positively to mental health in the digital age.
Wayer is designed to redefine photo-sharing amongst young users. The app emphasizes the authenticity of shared experiences and fosters a unique collaborative environment. Wayer aims to promote a sense of belonging and self-esteem among its users, offering them an opportunity to relive shared memories with friends and connect on a deeper level.
Objectives
- Encourage Authenticity: To provide a platform that facilitates the sharing of unfiltered and genuine photos and videos, celebrating the authenticity of everyday experiences.
- Maintain Privacy: To ensure user privacy by allowing only chosen friends to view and interact with the shared content on a private feed.
- Promote Collaboration: To facilitate the exchange of photos among friends through an intuitive sharing process, enhancing the sense of community.
- Improve Self-esteem: To contribute to users' mental wellbeing by fostering a positive self-image through the sharing of authentic experiences.
Features
- Private Feed: The app features a private, Instagram-story-like feed where users can share and view photos and videos. This feed is visible only to the approved friends, ensuring a safe and personal environment.
- Smart Matching Algorithm: Wayer utilizes an advanced matching algorithm that compares friends' photos based on metadata of time and place. If a match is found, the app suggests a group of friends to exchange photos, creating a shared memory.
- Collaborative Suggestions: The app encourages users to contribute to each other's memories. It offers suggestions for photos to share, making the process of collaborative image sharing effortless and engaging.
- Authentic Archive: The app allows users to revisit their shared experiences, forming a personal archive of authentic and meaningful moments. User-Friendly Interface: Wayer's interface is designed to be intuitive and interactive, enabling users to easily upload, view, and interact with the shared content.