#10 Minutes
Anti-Suicide Campaign



This capstone project aimed to explore a more effective way to help prevent suicidal ideation among young adults, while also raising public awareness about the growing severity of this issue. The goal was to create a solution that informs, engages, and drives meaningful action.



AGC / Capstone / 2025
[Research]

Early Ideation

During my early stages of ideation and problem solving, I created a graphic to help guide my research and narrow down the problem I was aiming to solve.






Research Questions



My initial research explored how UI/UX design could create more empathetic responses to suicidal prompts on search engines and social media. I continued my research within search engines, social media, and clinical studies. 


Before diving into the specifics of impulse control, it’s important to understand how the brain shapes our decision-making. The prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for reasoning and self-control, develops slowly. This is why teens and young adults often act on impulse. This background will help explain why my research focuses on ages 16-22 and what factors can influence impulsive behavior.






The most pressing piece of information I found that led
my capstone was that there are only 10 minutes between 
deliberation of suicide and the attempt. 


That’s 10 minutes on a decision between life and death.


[Problem Definition]

After conducting research and defining my initial direction, I met with my professor, who asked,





This question completely reframed my approach, shifting my solution from a purely UI/UX focus to a broader, experience-driven design.

“What could someone do before those 10 minutes of deliberation?”
[Ideation and Concept Development]

Ideation



Initial Concepts




Final Concepts



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[Design Execution]


Stickers



Mockups


Final Presentation



If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation, please contact the 988 help line.  You are not alone. 

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