Relationship Key Concepts, Lasting from Talkspace
Visually engaging relationship concepts for couples to improve communication and understand each other better.
Role: Founding Design Lead, Lasting from Talkspace
Background
Lasting makes couple counseling simple and builds a healthier, happier relationship. It’s designed to help couples deepen their emotional connection, work through disagreements, and build a resilient relationship. Lasting transforms decades of clinical research into a structured, self-guided counseling experience. Each session creates the space for you to reflect, unpack your thoughts, and discuss them with your partner.
Since its launch, Lasting has become a trusted resource for over 3 million couples and families. 94% of users report stronger relationships. 80% report increased confidence in parenting.
Opportunity
Bring key relationship concepts to life visually
We identified an opportunity to translate these essential methods and pitfalls into visual experiences that would make the learning more intuitive, memorable, and engaging. By combining concepts with illustration we enhanced comprehension and increase the likelihood of couples applying what they learned outside the app.
Goals
- Visualize relationship key methods and pitfalls for faster and deeper understanding
- Reduce cognitive load by distilling dense content into simplified visual concepts
- Make learning feel playful, inspiring, and emotionally resonant
- Reinforce adoption of concepts through repetition and contextual nudges
- Create a sense of progress by allowing couples to “unlock” concepts as they advance
Initiatives
- Visual Concept Cards
Designed a library of illustrated key concepts that users unlock as they progress through core sessions. Each card includes a concept name, a brief definition, and a visual metaphor
- Concept Section
Introduced a section in the app where couples could revisit unlocked concepts - Session Highlights
Added concept visuals to session recaps, helping couples reinforce what they just learned and sparking discussion between partners
Outcomes
- Boosted key concepts recall and engagement
- Added delight to Lasting experience.
Reflection
Strong relationships are built on shared language and understanding. By turning dense insights into accessible, visual tools, we helped couples grasp and use these tools in everyday life.