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mytto was developed as the capstone project of my UX/UI bootcamp – a collaborative journey from research to prototype. The result: a habit tracker that motivates through charm and clarity, not pressure. With avatars, thoughtful microcopy, and a light-hearted tone, mytto makes building healthy habits feel human again.
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Who hasn’t been there? You start the new year full of good intentions, totally motivated for exactly 48 hours – and then real life kicks in: deadlines, no energy, no time, no plan.
Healthy routines sound great – but in everyday life, they often feel like just another item on the to-do list. Too big, too much, too far from real life.
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Our user research confirmed that most people struggle with rigid, high-pressure structures – they want routines that feel personal, flexible, and achievable. That insight led us to the hypothesis:
“If routines are individually adaptable and broken down into small, manageable steps, users tend to stay motivated and engaged over the long term.”
User Research
To understand how people form – and often abandon – healthy routines, We conducted a mixed-method study as part of the capstone project mytto.
An online survey with over 60 participants revealed key motivations, barriers, and preferences around habits and self-care. To deepen these findings, We conducted four user interviews.
Seek tips and inspiration online for physical and mental well-being.
Are motivated by the visualization of their own progress.
Mentioned lack of motivation as the main reason why routines fail.
"I want to drink more water – starting small helps me build the habit step by step."
Julia, 40, Graphic Designer
Hypothesis
Based on these insights, we developed our central How Might We question to address these needs with empathy:
"How might we empower people to develop healthy routines in their own way, strengthen their intrinsic motivation, and stay engaged in the long term?"
User Persona & Journey
Rita is 33, a social worker from Munich with heart, brains, and the unwavering belief that the world can be a better place – at least after her first coffee. Happily partnered, child-free by choice. She loves her job as a social worker, but she’s starting to feel increasingly stressed, and the things that once brought her joy or peace have slowly disappeared from her weekdays. Long-term, Rita knows this can’t go on.
UI Foundation
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Soft shapes, lowercase type, and a vibrant gradient – the mytto logo reflects a warm, creative, and modern identity. The name mytto is a playful twist on "my to-do".
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The typography combines personality with clarity. Baloo 2 adds rounded, friendly headlines with an empathetic character, while Manrope complements it as a neutral, highly legible typeface for all text levels.
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The color palette reflects the emotional depth of the app – soft, calm, and trustworthy with vibrant accents that spark joy.
The Myttos (avatars) echo these colors, reinforcing the visual identity throughout the experience. -
The icons are reduced to the essentials for clear functional recognition. With their rounded corners, they seamlessly fit into the app’s friendly and playful visual identity.
