i realized that most grief apps are clinical or religious, then i designed a grief platform that's neither of this. Lumina
(video 1 is Lumina web app, and video 2 is build process)
a calm, beautifully-designed daily companion for anyone navigating loss, either it's a person, a relationship, a job, or a home. Lumina meets people exactly where they are, no pressure to heal, no toxic positivity, but a gentle space to feel, remember, and slowly find footing again.
- Lumina app live link:
https://pants-stir-69223014.figma.site/
- Lumina in Community:
https://www.figma.com/community/file/1648042340955637578
i started by prompting Figma Make to generate my entire design system colors, typography, and components in one shot.
Then I built each screen sequentially in the same session so Make retained design context.
For illustrations I used Figma Weave, prompting each asset with specific color hex codes to match the design tokens. Finally I used Figma MCP connected to my code editor to export clean, live React code from the design.
Grief is the most universal human experience, yet almost no digital tool treats it with the care and design quality it deserves.
Most people grieve alone, silently, without structure.
and for this reason i designed Lumina, a daily ritual app, gentle check-ins, guided journaling prompts, a memory keeper, and a visual grief timeline that shows how far you've come.