## Inspiration

A recognized issue for our generation is mental health, specifically the intersection between social media toxicity and mental health. And yet, besides the universal solution ~therapy~, there are not many attractive options to choose from when struggling with mental health. Inspired by the community-favorite social media app, BeReal, we are taking a more direct approach of addressing mental wellness through its predetermined enemy: social media.

## What it does

Our take on the issue, JourNow, is a direct approach of addressing mental wellness through social media through targeted prompts at random times in the day as a daily check up between friends or a private journal entry. The app will promote communication and mental awareness in teenagers and young adults by providing the users a platform to share thoughts and experiences that are not always being heard. The underlying foundation of JourNow is to share a piece of their mind in a natural and spontaneous entry to encourage mental health awareness.

## How we built it

Used React Native and Javascript to create a cross-platform app for Android and iOS. Used Figma to create UI design prototype.

## Challenges we ran into

The first step of innovation, coming up with ideas, is always difficult. The opening ceremony ended and we had no idea where to start as for most of us, this was our first hackathon. To get moving, we held a 1-hour brainstorming session to share ideas and collectively selected which idea we thought was most feasible based on how difficult it would be to implement and social impact.
Also, none of us had prior experience with cross-platform app development, so we had to learn JavaScript, React, and React Native from the basics.
We also had to spend significant time figuring out how to install and run the technologies we were using such as React Native and Expo Go.

## Accomplishments that we're proud of

We are proud of getting a working mobile app running with navigation and text entry functionality. This is most of our group’s first time competing at a hackathon and we all had little to no experience with the technologies we were working with, so being able to make progress towards our app was a big achievement.

## What we learned

We learned collaborative skills through working together to build our app. We also learned how to use basic JavaScript and React Native to develop mobile applications. This is the first time applying classroom knowledge to other projects, so this was a really rewarding experience to work on applications of coding skills we learned in class
Learned how a hackathon works!

## What's next for JourNow

Completing a finished implementation of the application. Conduct user testing to evaluate effectiveness of current features for our target audience and determine and implement future improvements.
## Inspiration

Life’s swift pace often causes us to overlook meaningful experiences, leading to nostalgia and a sense of lost connection with friends. Social media exacerbates this by showcasing others' highlight reels, which we envy, prompting a cycle of negative comparison and distraction through platforms like TikTok. This digital interaction cultivates social isolation and self-doubt.

We propose using personal data positively, steering attention from addictive social feeds to appreciating our life’s journey.

## What it does

Recall is a wellness app that helps people remember more of their life by letting people retain the smallest details of their life, see a big picture of it, and have a conversation with their past.

## How we built it

We kicked off by defining Recall’s key features and objectives, followed by UI design in Figma. Our plan for implementation was to use Flutter/Dart for app building and host the data locally. Google Cloud Platform and Google Maps SDK would have been used for mapping, Python for photo metadata, OpenAI API for data embedding and clustering, and Milvus for the Recall Bot chatbot function.

## Challenges we ran into

It was the first hackathon for 3/4 of us. There were roadblocks at every step of the way, but we worked hard as a team to adapt quickly and continue pushing through. Flutter/Dart was new territory for most of us, leading to a one-day project delay due to setup issues and unreliable internet. Figuring out the tech stack was difficult as our skill sets were essentially incompatible. Additionally, we had miscommunication at many steps in the implementation process. Lastly, we tackled our problems by dividing and conquering, but that was a misguided approach as we had difficulties integrating everything together since there was no centralized codebase.

## Accomplishments that we're proud of

We were able to make a few screens of the app on Flutter, having very little experience with it, so we are so freaking proud. We are proud of the team spirit, motivation, and positivity we all contributed while tackling so many roadblocks along our way. We had a great idea and an awesome UI!

## What we learned

Our entire project was a big learning experience and taught us invaluable skills. Key takeaways across the entire team:

1. Matching the idea to the skillset of the team is vital to success
2. The importance of a solid implementation plan from the start
3. Working on different features in isolation = bound for failure
4. Maintain composure during tough times to adapt quickly and find alternative solutions
5. Beware of activities that can distract the team along the way (like talking during quiet hack time)
6. Take advantage of the mentorship and resources

## What's next for Recall

We’ll take the skills and insights we’ve gained from the Hackathon to move the app forward. We believe there is a demand for an app like this, so the next step is for us to validate the market and gather the resources and skills to build out an MVP that we can test with users. :)))))) If you'd like to be an early adopter and feedback provider please reach out to Casey ([nguyen.casey@berkeley.edu](mailto:nguyen.casey@berkeley.edu)).
## Inspiration

We have a desire to spread awareness surrounding health issues in modern society. We also love data and the insights in can provide, so we wanted to build an application that made it easy and fun to explore the data that we all create and learn something about being active and healthy.

## What it does

Our web application processes data exported by Apple health and provides visualizations of the data as well as the ability to share data with others and be encouraged to remain healthy. Our educational component uses real world health data to educate users about the topics surrounding their health. Our application also provides insight into just how much data we all constantly are producing.

## How we built it

We build the application from the ground up, with a custom data processing pipeline from raw data upload to visualization and sharing. We designed the interface carefully to allow for the greatest impact of the data while still being enjoyable and easy to use.

## Challenges we ran into

We had a lot to learn, especially about moving and storing large amounts of data and especially doing it in a timely and user-friendly manner. Our biggest struggle was handling the daunting task of taking in raw data from Apple health and storing it in a format that was easy to access and analyze.

## Accomplishments that we're proud of

We're proud of the completed product that we came to despite early struggles to find the best approach to the challenge at hand. An architecture this complicated with so many moving components - large data, authentication, user experience design, and security - was above the scope of projects we worked on in the past, especially to complete in under 48 hours. We're proud to have come out with a complete and working product that has value to us and hopefully to others as well.

## What we learned

We learned a lot about building large scale applications and the challenges that come with rapid development. We had to move quickly, making many decisions while still focusing on producing a quality product that would stand the test of time.

## What's next for Open Health Board

We plan to expand the scope of our application to incorporate more data insights and educational components. While our platform is built entirely mobile friendly, a native iPhone application is hopefully in the near future to aid in keeping data up to sync with minimal work from the user. We plan to continue developing our data sharing and social aspects of the platform to encourage communication around the topic of health and wellness.