Sonara – AI-Powered Emotional Wellness Companion

• Prize
  Winner in User Experience Design / UI & UX Design
• Company
  Perle Studio
• Lead
  Xenia (Siwen) Xie
• Team
  Maitao Guo (App Developer)
• Video
  Link to video

Sonara is an AI-driven mental wellness companion designed to provide real-time emotional support and self-discovery tools. By leveraging advanced AI technology, Sonara creates a safe, private, and judgment-free space where users can express their thoughts, process emotions, and gain deeper self-awareness—anytime, anywhere. Sonara is more than just a mental health app; it is a personalized guide to self-discovery and emotional well-being. By making mental wellness more accessible, Sonara helps individuals cultivate emotional resilience, and take control of mental health in a meaningful way.

We founded Perle Studio as we harness design as a force for transformation. Focused on environmental sustainability, urban design technology, mental health care, and personal wellness, we tackle challenges at multiple scales. Through workshops and consulting, we empower professionals and clients to enhance their creative and strategic skills. By integrating interdisciplinary expertise with cutting-edge technologies like AI, we craft forward-thinking solutions. Rooted in a user-centered approach, we collaborate to drive meaningful change, designing experiences that create lasting impact.