Design Investigation

Social media is a huge part of day-to-day life, it keeps us connected with others and opens up a world of possibilities, but it can also take over our lives and effect our mental health. This investigation breaks down particular elements of social media and assesses the negative effect that they may be having on a user and provides solutions to various problematic features.

The Solutions

Notifications

One of the most addictive aspects of social media.

Infinite Scroll

Providing the user with a never ending stream of content.

Suggested Posts & Adverts

A very prominent feature on our social media feeds.

Negative Content

Turning social media feeds into an unsafe space.

Edited Images

Encouraging users to share the ‘best’ version of themselves.

Likes, Comments and Followers

One of the most addictive aspects of social media.