Negative Effects of Social Media
User Research, System Thinking, Problem Solving, Prototyping
Timeline: Fall 2023, 5 weeks
Tools: Figma, Illustrator, Miro
Team: Brandt Li, Reagan Ka, Tara Modi
We devised a systems map aiming to observe potential intervention strategies targeting the challenges posed by the negative effects of social media.
Target Audience: Adolescents and young adults, the primary users of social media.
Context: Social media possesses a pervasive presence, resulting in an exceptionally large user population with prolonged daily usage. Our team concentrated on exploring the impacts within the context of Western Pennsylvania, including mental health, addiction, social connection, and privacy.
Proposed Interventions: The interventions include improving the education system, reimagining UI/UX design in applications, and regulating privacy policies.