The Plum Village App brings the mindfulness teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh to a global audience, offering free guided meditations, Dharma Talks, and mindfulness practices. Designed for iOS and Android, the app supports users in cultivating peace, compassion, and well-being in daily life.

As Lead UX/UI Designer at Plum Village, I developed the mobile and tablet versions, ensuring an intuitive and calming user experience. The app reached 140,000+ active users and achieved maximum ratings on both the App Store and Google Play.

Role: Lead UX/UI Designer

Company: Plum Village

Tools: Photoshop, Figma

Timeline: August 2018 – May 2020

The goal was to design an accessible and visually calming experience that aligns with Plum Village’s mindfulness teachings. The app needed to:

Ensure a seamless experience across iOS & Android for all devices

Encourage long-term user engagement through intuitive UI/UX

Reflect the essence of mindfulness and simplicity in its design

Cross-Platform UX/UI – Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, ensuring a smooth and engaging user experience.

Mindful & Calming UI – Developed a minimalistic, modern design that enhances meditation and relaxation.

Optimized Navigation – Simplified the user journey to make meditations, Dharma Talks, and mindfulness exercises easily accessible.

140,000+ Active Users – Created an engaging app that reached a global mindfulness community.

Top Ratings on App Stores – Achieved maximum user ratings on both Google Play & App Store.

Global Accessibility – Enabled people worldwide to experience free guided meditations and teachings.

This project showcases my expertise in user-centered mobile design, combining simplicity, accessibility, and mindfulness into a seamless meditation experience. The Plum Village app continues to impact lives globally, making mindfulness more accessible to everyone.