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Boy Brow Glossier

This makeup product instantly becomes a staple in your kit after a single use. It gives the look of perfectly effortless, well-groomed brows in under 20 seconds. Why is this product one of Glossier’s

Groutfit (Gray)

When you want to be comfortable and put no effort into your outfit, you can still be socially acceptable in a groutfit (gray outfit). The grey monochrome appearance lends itself to a pleasurable visce

Succulents

You can place these tiny plants in any space to enliven a room. While the experience of a plant is visceral due to its pleasing aesthetic nature, I think their enduring popularity is also due to its r

Airpods

Air pods are wireless headphones. While their design is extremely easy to use and lessens the amount of cognitive load that comes with disentangling traditional headphones, their social influence and

Nastygal

Nastygal is an e-commerce brand that sells women’s clothing and accessories. They are particularly unique because they always seem to be having a major blowout sale. Their pieces always show a slashed

Starbucks App

The Starbucks app allows users to order drinks from anywhere at a desired location, and reap rewards. The idea of accumulating points for rewards motivates users to download this app. Ability is high,

Headspace

Headspace is an app that allows users to practice meditation and other mindfulness techniques. Users are highly motivated by the hope to improve themselves and their mental health. Ability is high due

Muji Dot Grid Notebook

This notebook is used to take notes or perform a desired action in an organized way with its dot grid. This creates ideopleasure and psychopleasure. Ideopleasure is derived because your self-image is

Mange App

For those on the go (which is many students and athletes at Harvard), this app allows you to check out what’s on the menu from HUDS and order from the grill from anywhere on campus. This experience gi

HEAL by Headspace

PROBLEM It is estimated that 20 million women and 10 million men will experience an eating disorder in the U.S. alone (NEDA). Food logs are research backed tool to help those experiencing an ED to se

HEAL by Headspacesplit

HEAL by Headspace

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eating disorder recovery apps

HARMONY

By Adam, Lucy, TJ, and Natalie PROBLEM Often in life, we feel overwhelmed by the delusion of perfectly balanced self-care. People are told to sleep 8 hours, cook wholesome meals and eat well, spend

Five Minute Journal

This journal inspires users to take control of their mindsets. It helps users to set goals, reflect, and how gratitude. I think this product is inspirational because it frames this type of practice as

Mindfulness Cards

These cards inspire users to engage in mindful practices in their everyday life. This product effects change in people by giving small tips that are able to be integrated in day to day acts. The color

Tiny home

This home inspires awe in users. It creates a greater intimacy with nature in an environmentally friendly way. The minimalist design inspires users to enjoy the present moment with less. https://www

Parade Underwear

This underwear brand empowers all bodies and donates a portion of every purchase to planned parenthood. They live their mission in brand image, so it is inspiring to feel your like your best self and

Nike

As cliché as it is, Nike’s marketing continues to inspire people to not only get active, but to give it their all. Nike’s choice to include marginalized narratives in their brand image speaks to so ma

Door Dash

Food delivery has never been more important for keeping people in their homes and keeping local eateries alive. I think during this time more than ever, we see their relevance and necessity.

Everlane 100% Human Line

100% of proceeds are going toward Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund. I think this brand make a seamless transition between fashion to impact in such a direct way. Styles are also perfect for Wo

Open Ideo

Design challenges open to the public. Especially in this moment, I think virtual collaboration is so important. Also, giving people an outlet to do good and solve today’s problems is so important. h

WNRS

We’re not really strangers is a product that allows people to stay connected even in moments of physical isolation. The cards have a minimalistic/simple design. Not much cognitive load in using this p

Headspace

It’s proven so important to be a part of a mental health community during this time. Empowering people with tools and services, headspace encourages healthy habits and makes you feel less alone on you

Muji Pen

The aesthetics have a minimal and sleek design. The functionality of the pen is super easy and smooth. This brand delivers consistency in what their customers expect every time- high quality, simple,

re—inc basic tee

Created by a purpose-driven brand, this basic tee is sustainably and ethically produced. It’s made out of 100% organic cotton. A portion of sales from this capsule support production of PPE, and the o

Pangaia Clothing

This brand offers sleek loungewear that is ethically produced. The colors can be simple and neutral, or bright and fun. This brand makes their community feel high tech with the way they brand their su

Swell water bottle

Sleek and effective in design. Swell was one of the first brands to revamp reusable water bottles tailored to a market looking for fresh and simple designs. This was one of the trend setters for creat

Veja shoe

Simple and purposeful. The purpose to minimize environmental impact with a vegan shoe is awesome. The branding also allows you to showcase that you care about this purpose, and it means something to y