The client
Meet our inspiring client who turned a deeply personal experience into a brilliant idea. She recognised that while we plan every other milestone, organising our own end-of-life celebration is often neglected, leaving loved ones to handle it during their grief. With this insight, Eternal Wishes was created — a web app that empowers individuals to plan their own end-of-life celebrations. This tool guides users through every step, helping them design their unique farewell with text, images, and links. Users can also appoint a trustee who will access and carry out their plans when the time comes.
The challenge
We were tasked with creating everything from the branding and design to a promotional website, and, most importantly, the web app itself. Our client had a clear vision of empowering users to plan their own end-of-life celebrations, but it was up to us to figure out the mechanics.
We had to design the platform with a keen eye on two distinct users: the individuals subscribing to document their plans and those appointed as custodians of these plans. Adding to the complexity, the app needed to operate on a subscription model, requiring seamless integration of various plans and payment options.
Striking the right tone was crucial — respectful yet not somber, with a dash of playfulness to make the process engaging rather than daunting. In essence, our challenge was to transform an idea, into a functional, user-friendly product.
What we did
By exploring common questions and decisions guided by professional planners, we crafted a main interface for the app that elegantly guides users through creating their plans with intuitive prompts. Imagine editable cards where users can add in text, photos, and links under various categories. These cards flow in a sequence that can be explored step-by-step or adjusted freely, allowing users to hop in and out as needed.
The app also features a nomination system. Users can designate someone to receive their plan, triggering an email invitation for the recipient to create an account. This way, nominated recipients can access the plans anytime. Users start with a free account, gaining access to any plans they’re nominated for, plus a trial for crafting their own plan. When they’re ready to finalise and assign a recipient, subscribing unlocks the full experience.
Our Kodaa team meticulously handled every facet—from app planning and user experience to branding and design. We collaborated closely with our trusted app development partner to bring this vision to life. Additionally, we built a sleek, informative website to introduce Eternal Wishes to the world, taking care of everything from design to copywriting.
The end result? A beautifully simple, tasteful product that makes navigating the sensitive topic of end-of-life planning a bit more approachable and stress-free.
You can check it out here.
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