RISExp
Contract • January - June 2024
SUMMARY
Following the success of their first app, We Believe, the team at The We Believe Foundation uncovered that younger users struggled to build consistent faith-based habits. Their insights showed that youth were more engaged with relatable content through social media and videos online.
As the Product Designer, I led the vision and user experience design for RISExp, a new digital platform helping young adults pause daily to connect with their faith through engaging and accessible content.
PROJECT FEATURES
iOS Mobile Application
Product Design
0 → 1
Understanding how the faithful stay connected and grow
RESEARCH APPROACH
We conducted user research through interviews to understand faith-based habits, customs, and the behavioral challenges users faced in their spiritual journey.
INSIGHTS
Digital faith integration
Young adults wanted to weave faith into their daily digital routines but struggled to do so authentically.
Community connection
Authentic content resonates
Building positive spiritual habits, one devotional at a time with RISExp
OUR SOLUTION
RISExp is a mobile app that helps young adults build daily spiritual habits through engaging, faith-focused content built on three core pillars.
PILLARS
Daily Devotionals
Experience Sharing and Community
Interactive Elements
Daily Devotionals
Accessible spiritual content designed for daily engagement, featuring:
- Real storiesInspiring personal experiences from community members
- Gospel teachingsPractical lessons for strengthening faith
- Daily applicationActionable guidance for incorporating teachings into everyday life
Experience Sharing and Community
Creating connection through shared spiritual journeys:
- Peer storiesFeatured insights and experiences from community members
- Shared learningUsers learn from others navigating similar faith challenges
- Digital fellowshipA supportive space where young adults feel part of a larger faith community
Interactive Elements
Gamified features that motivate consistent spiritual habits:
- Reflective promptsGuided questions to deepen spiritual engagement
- Progress trackingStreaks and visual indicators to maintain momentum
- Milestone rewardsAchievement system celebrating spiritual growth
These elements work together to transform daily devotion from routine into an engaging, habit-forming experience.
Reflection
Project Outcomes
Since launch, RISExp has achieved a 4.9/5 App Store rating with users calling it "life-changing." The positive reception validates our user-centered approach, with praise for the intuitive design and meaningful daily content. The team has expanded the platform with new features including an LDS Bot integration and trivia games, building on the strong foundation established in our MVP.
INSIGHTS
Deep user discovery drives meaningful design
Designing for youth required going beyond traditional research methods. Immersing ourselves in their digital behaviors and understanding their authentic motivations was crucial for creating content that truly resonated.
Design constraints spark innovation
Focus enables faster validation
