Anonycare
A safe, anonymous place for people going through hard times to talk, share, and get support from others who get it.
Why this matters
When people are struggling with something heavy, the last thing they want is to feel judged. But most support platforms make you create an account, share your name, or jump through hoops before you can even start talking. That friction keeps a lot of people from reaching out.
I wanted to design something where the barrier to getting help is basically zero. No sign-up, no identity, just a space to be honest about what you're going through.
What Anonycare is
It's a completely anonymous peer support platform. You can share what you're dealing with, read stories from people in similar situations, and have real conversations without anyone knowing who you are. The whole experience is designed to feel warm and safe, not clinical or intimidating.
There's also a gentle path toward professional resources. If the system picks up that someone might need more than peer support, it nudges them toward real help without being pushy about it.
Design principles I followed
- Zero friction to start: no registration, no email, no identity required
- Calming visual language with soft colors and gentle typography
- Distraction-free interface that keeps the focus on the conversation
- Smart matching that connects people based on shared experience
- Subtle escalation paths toward professional help when needed
- Built-in moderation to keep the space safe and respectful
How I worked through it
- Studied existing crisis platforms and found where they fall short on UX
- Created empathy maps to understand users in vulnerable emotional states
- Designed flows that minimize any friction that could stop someone from reaching out
- Built a visual system that feels more like a friend's living room than a hospital
- Tested carefully, keeping sensitivity to the emotional weight of the use case