Serenity Sojourn 커뮤니티 매칭 앱 by Sara Fallahi

Serenity Sojourn 커뮤니티 매칭 앱 by Sara Fallahi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 철상 in 모바일 기술, 애플리케이션 및 소프트웨어 디자인 Competition Category.

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Serenity Sojourn 커뮤니티 매칭 앱

by Sara Fallahi

Client: Sarafllh

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 모바일 Category

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The Design

About Serenity Sojourn 커뮤니티 매칭 앱

Serenity Sojourn은 체계적인 자연 휴양 프로그램을 통해 의미 있는 오프라인 연결을 촉진함으로써 외로움을 해소하도록 설계된 커뮤니티 매칭 앱입니다. 기존 소셜 플랫폼과 달리 디지털 교류보다 깊이 있는 대면 상호작용을 우선시합니다. AI 기반 성격 매칭을 활용하여 관심사, 위치, 성격 유형에 따라 사용자를 연결하고 최적의 휴양지를 제안합니다. 사회적 불안 완화를 위해 전문 심리학자가 멘토로 참여하는 멘토링 시스템을 통해 사용자에게 심리적 지원을 제공합니다. Serenity Sojourn은 심리학과 자연을 융합하여 사회적 웰니스의 새로운 패러다임을 제시합니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Serenity Sojourn 커뮤니티 매칭 앱, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Serenity Sojourn 커뮤니티 매칭 앱, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Serenity Sojourn 커뮤니티 매칭 앱, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Serenity Sojourn is an innovative Community Matching App designed to address the adverse effects of loneliness, particularly its links to excessive social media use and screen time among young adults. By fostering meaningful, real-world connections, the app connects like-minded individuals experiencing loneliness through structured weekend retreats in nature.

What sets Serenity Sojourn apart is its integrated mentor feature, where each user is paired with a psychologist or trained guide after their personality type is identified. This mentor provides personalized support, helping users manage initial anxiety and social stress, making the process of connecting with new people more comfortable and positive.

The app’s AI-driven matching system ensures compatibility based on personality, interests, and location, creating curated experiences tailored to each group. By merging technology, psychology, and nature, Serenity Sojourn offers a holistic approach to combating loneliness, promoting well-being, and redefining social wellness through meaningful in-person interactions.
Dimensions & Packaging: Serenity Sojourn is a mobile application designed for iOS and Android platforms with a responsive UI optimized for various screen sizes. The app features an AI-driven community matching system, secure cloud-based data storage, and real-time user interactions. Prototyped using Figma and ProtoPie, it includes interactive animations, intuitive navigation, and seamless booking integration, ensuring a smooth and engaging user experience tailored for mobile users.
Tags: Community Matching, Loneliness Solution, AI-Driven Matching, Social Wellness, Nature Retreats, Real-World Connections, Mental Well-Being, Personality-Based Matching, App Design, Mobile Application
Production Technology: Serenity Sojourn was developed using human-centered design principles, integrating AI-driven matching algorithms for optimal user compatibility. The design process involved extensive user research, Keirsey personality analysis, and iterative UX prototyping. Tools like Figma, ProtoPie, and Illustrator were used for wireframing, prototyping, and interface design, while AI-powered tools like Midjourney assisted in visual storytelling and concept development, ensuring an engaging and intuitive user experience.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was encouraging lonely individuals to engage with the app. To overcome this, I designed the personality questionnaire in an engaging way, where users receive instant insights about their personality type, ideal retreat location, and compatible like-minded individuals. This interactive approach builds curiosity and motivation, encouraging users to continue exploring the app while fostering a sense of belonging and excitement about real-world connections.
Research: This research used qualitative and quantitative methods to explore loneliness, digital socialization, and nature’s impact on well-being. Interviews with psychologists, individuals experiencing loneliness, and outdoor activity enthusiasts provided insights into social withdrawal and real-world connections. Surveys, user testing, and AI-driven analysis shaped the app’s matching algorithm and retreat selection, proving that real-life interactions improve mental health and social fulfillment.
Inspiration: The inspiration for Serenity Sojourn stemmed from observing the growing issue of loneliness, particularly among young adults, despite the prevalence of social media platforms. Research highlighting the negative psychological impacts of digital overuse and the false sense of connection created online further shaped the concept. I was motivated to design a solution that replaces passive digital interactions with meaningful real-world experiences, while recognizing the positive effects of nature and personality-based compatibility on mental well-being. By combining psychology, technology, and nature-based retreats, the project seeks to redefine social wellness in a way that fosters genuine human connection.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2023 in Detroit, USA, and was completed in May 2024.
Operation Flow: Serenity Sojourn guides users through a seamless process. They create a profile, input their interests, hobbies, and location, and complete a personality-based questionnaire. The app’s AI-driven system then suggests like-minded individuals and the best retreat locations based on their preferences and personality type. Users can explore curated weekend retreats, book effortlessly, and engage in real-life experiences that foster deep connections, meaningful conversations, and social well-being.
Team Members: Sara Fallahi
Image Credits: Main Image #1: Designer Sara Fallahi, Serenity Sojourn main page, 2024.
Optional Image #1: Designer Sara Fallahi, Serenity Sojourn Like-Minded matches Concept, 2024.
Optional Image #2: Designer Sara Fallahi, Personality Matching Concept, 2024.
Optional Image #3: Designer Sara Fallahi, Nature Retreat Concept, 2024.
Optional Image #4: Designer Sara Fallahi, UI/UX Visualization, 2024.