NEXT OCTOBER FEATURE
Mobile App
Next October – Commemoration Feature
Role: Lead Product Designer (UX/UI · Mobile Experience · Interaction Design)
Timeline: 2024 – Present
Tools: Figma, Illustrator, photoshop
Project Summary
Next October is an initiative connecting startups and innovation communities with projects that commemorate fallen soldiers while helping build a stronger future through technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact.
As part of this initiative, I designed a product feature integrating commemoration into a mobile experience through meaningful, value-driven interactions inspired by the legacy of fallen officer Yehonatan Steinberg.
The feature translates memory and values into everyday user experiences, encouraging reflection, resilience, and purposeful action.
Overview
Commemoration is often experienced as static memorial content, disconnected from daily life and future creation.
This feature explores how digital experiences can respectfully embed memory and values into everyday product interactions, transforming remembrance into inspiration and motivation for users.
Challenge
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Sensitivity: design a commemorative experience that feels respectful rather than heavy or intrusive
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Product integration: embed memorial elements naturally within app interactions
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Emotional balance: inspire users without creating emotional pressure
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Meaningful interaction: translate values into practical, user-centered experiences
Process
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Defined interaction moments where commemorative content could appear meaningfully
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Designed flows that integrate inspirational messages and reflections within user journeys
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Developed visual language balancing calmness and respect with product usability
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Prototyped feature interactions demonstrating how legacy-driven content supports user motivation and engagement
Solution
A feature that integrates commemorative and inspirational elements into the product experience, enabling users to encounter meaningful reflections during moments of focus, goal-setting, and personal development.
Rather than functioning as a static memorial, the feature connects memory with forward-looking action and personal growth.
Results & Impact
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Created a respectful and emotionally balanced interaction experience
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Demonstrated how digital products can support social and cultural impact
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Established a framework for integrating purpose-driven content into product experiences