The RUT App is a dual-interface platform that helps employees and managers manage stress and improve communication through biofeedback data, emotional visualization, and AI-driven recommendations.


Problem

In modern organizations, stress and burnout have become hidden epidemics.Employees struggle with pressure, while managers lack tools to recognize or measure emotional well-being.
Poor communication and toxic corporate culture amplify these issues.


Key Insight

The root cause of burnout often lies in communication breakdown and lack of transparency.
Emotional well-being must be quantified, visualized, and shared to foster a resilient and human-centered workplace.


System Concept

The RUT System connects three core components:
R-Mess (measuring device), R-Relief (stress-relief hardware), and RUT App (digital interface).
Employees’ physiological data (HRV, GSR, RSP) is analyzed and visualized as dynamic avatars, while executives view anonymized company-wide dashboards.


Flow Diagram

Employees measure → data uploaded → visualized as stress avatars → receive recommendations → feedback loop.
Managers monitor company-wide data → AI suggests culture improvements → feedback informs next iteration.


Flow Diagram

Employee Version and Executive Version are interconnected through the RUT Central Database,
which processes data ethically, ensuring privacy while enabling real-time feedback loops between employees and executives.
This dual structure transforms RUT from a single-purpose app into a living ecosystem that connects personal well-being with organizational culture.


Employee Version — Personalized Stress Management

Transform invisible emotional tension into actionable insights for individual well-being.



Real-time stress visualization


Professional data dashboard


Personalized breathing and mindfulness plans.


Executive Version — Organizational Insight & Culture Leadership

Empower leaders to make informed, compassionate decisions based on emotional data, not assumptions.


Visual System

Soft color palettes (HEX #EDDABD) and rounded typography (Calibri) were chosen to reduce visual anxiety and create a sense of calmness and safety.
The dynamic RUT logo reflects empathy and emotional flow.





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RUT APP    


Shengjie Guo

Bachelor's thesis
WS 23/24

UX/UI Design

HTW Berlin




Made With:

Miro
Adobe After Effect
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Protopie
FigJam
ChatGPT

Design Stack:

System Thinking
Human-Centered Design
Service Design
Experience Flow Design 
UX Research
Stakeholder Mapping
Empathy Mapping
Persona Development
User Journey Mapping
Interaction Design
Wireframing
UI Design
Visual Design System
Behavioral Design
Prototyping
Usability Testing