Project
SOMATICA
Type
Somatic Education
Deliverables
Brand Identity
Design
Year
2021
Collaborators
oneeightoneone
samurai
rodo dendron
mahuliena
ayscha
Project team
Maya Lin
Olivia Reyes
Ethan Cole
Jasmine Park
Sofia Alvarez
Chloe Bennett
Noah Brooks
Liam Carter
Amelia Clarke
Freya Bennett
Isla Morgan
Oliver Hughes
Ethan Patel
Brooklyn, NY Team, Manchester, UK Team
Research focused on understanding the language and philosophy surrounding somatic therapy. Unlike traditional medical systems, the work emphasizes connection, awareness, and behavioral understanding. References included therapeutic environments, wellness spaces, and educational systems designed around support and trust. This phase established emotional safety as a core design principle.
The visual language was intentionally warm and understated. Soft neutral tones, generous spacing, and restrained typography create a calmer atmosphere across the experience. Rather than feeling clinical or technical, the system introduces softness without sacrificing clarity. The result creates trust through atmosphere rather than authority.
The platform organizes therapies, resources, and booking experiences through simple and accessible structures. Complex subjects were translated into approachable content systems designed around guidance rather than instruction. The experience reduces friction while maintaining depth.
Motion and interaction remain subtle throughout the platform. Transitions slow the pace of movement and create moments of pause. Every decision reinforces feelings of presence and reassurance. The experience supports emotional comfort before appointments even begin.
The final system transforms SOMATICA into more than a therapy website. The result creates a digital environment capable of supporting healing, education, and trust within one connected experience.
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