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Todo list
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Bird watching
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Feed the cat
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Pet the cat
Inspiration
In 2020-2021, over 40% of Australians aged 16-85 years had experienced a mental disorder at some point in their life. In a time where a third of Australians feel lonely, we wanted to create an accessible, safe space for users to recharge mentally.
Drawing inspiration from various animal-assisted therapy programs, we envisioned a virtual space where users can pet a cat, relax and improve their mental wellbeing.
What it does
In FelineWell, a virtual pet cat will cheer up or calm down users in times of mental distress. Petting or feeding the cat, and completing todo list items will increase its happiness level. As time passes, the happiness level decreases.
Whilst going about their day, the user and their cat can watch a relaxing bird video in the background.
How we built it
Html, css, javascript, hosted on github pages.
Challenges we ran into
Not knowing how to centre a div. Getting Instagram likes.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
It works.
What we learned
How to build a basic web app.
What's next for FelineWell
Earn money from completing tasks to spend on new kinds of cat food. Add new cats that the user can choose from, adding cat sound effects.
References
Australian Bureau of Statistics 2020-21, National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, ABS, viewed 15 April 2023, https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/mental-health/national-study-mental-health-and-wellbeing/2020-21.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2021, Social isolation and loneliness, viewed 15 April 2023, https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-welfare/social-isolation-and-loneliness-covid-pandemic.
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