Lumi is a smart AI companion that blends tarot divination with emotional insights. Guided by Starry Spirit, a mystical feline, Lumi offers personalized guidance and intuitive voice interactions for a uniquely comforting experience.

Lumi is a smart AI companion that blends tarot divination with emotional insights. Guided by Starry Spirit, a mystical feline, Lumi offers personalized guidance and intuitive voice interactions for a uniquely comforting experience.

Lumi is a smart AI companion that blends tarot divination with emotional insights. Guided by Starry Spirit, a mystical feline, Lumi offers personalized guidance and intuitive voice interactions for a uniquely comforting experience.

Role

Role

Product Manger
Visual Designer

Product Manger
Visual Designer

Product Manger
Visual Designer

Team

Team

Team

5

5

5

Time

Time

Time

Total time 14 weeks
Concept & research 4 weeks
UX 2 week
UI 1 week
Software 3 weeks
Hardware 4 weeks

Total time 14 weeks
Concept & research 4 weeks
UX 2 week
UI 1 week
Software 3 weeks
Hardware 4 weeks

Total time 14 weeks
Concept & research 4 weeks
UX 2 week
UI 1 week
Software 3 weeks
Hardware 4 weeks

Purpose

Purpose

Purpose

AI-Powered Fortune-Telling Companion

AI-Powered Fortune-Telling Companion

AI-Powered Fortune-Telling Companion

how to relieve

how to relieve

how to relieve

Move

Regular exercise reduces symptoms by 30%

(Harvard Medical School, 2021)

Eat well

Mediterranean diet lowers depression risk by 35%

(Nutritional Psychiatry, 2018)

Sleep well

Poor sleep increases depression risk by 83%

(JAMA Psychiatry, 2020)

Meditation

Mindfulness meditation reduces anxiety by 58%

(Johns Hopkins University, 2014)

Strong relationships reduce risk by 40%

(Harvard Study of Adult Development, 2017)

Talk Connect

Therapy

CBT helps 50-75% of people recover

(American Psychological Association, 2022)

Spending time outdoors lowers stress hormones by 20%

(Nature Medicine, 2019)

Nature

user research

user research

user research

The product team noticed many individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. After speaking with them in depth, it became clear they were seeking emotional support. Initially focused on companionship, the team discovered during research that adding divination would help ease their emotions. Thus, an AI-powered companion doll, combining emotional support with divination, was created for young users under 35.

The product team noticed many individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. After speaking with them in depth, it became clear they were seeking emotional support. Initially focused on companionship, the team discovered during research that adding divination would help ease their emotions. Thus, an AI-powered companion doll, combining emotional support with divination, was created for young users under 35.

The product team noticed many individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. After speaking with them in depth, it became clear they were seeking emotional support. Initially focused on companionship, the team discovered during research that adding divination would help ease their emotions. Thus, an AI-powered companion doll, combining emotional support with divination, was created for young users under 35.

“I’ve been feeling anxious about my relationship and ended up doing a lot of research on tarot. I really hope things work out between us.”

“I tend to keep things to myself, but when I feel vulnerable, I turn to divination for a bit of distraction and comfort.”

“My life is all about work, especially at this age. I just really wish I had someone to talk to, someone to guide me.”

research findings

research findings

research findings

Emotional Support

Skepticism & Reluctance

Distraction

&

Comfort

A New Approach to Divination

competitive Analysis

competitive Analysis

competitive Analysis

After analyzing the research findings and narrowing down the problem, inspiration was needed before beginning the prototype. Competitors like Lovot and Ropet were explored to understand how dolls can provide emotional support. Additionally, 测测 and Labyrinthos were examined to learn how divination engages users

After analyzing the research findings and narrowing down the problem, inspiration was needed before beginning the prototype. Competitors like Lovot and Ropet were explored to understand how dolls can provide emotional support. Additionally, 测测 and Labyrinthos were examined to learn how divination engages users

After analyzing the research findings and narrowing down the problem, inspiration was needed before beginning the prototype. Competitors like Lovot and Ropet were explored to understand how dolls can provide emotional support. Additionally, 测测 and Labyrinthos were examined to learn how divination engages users

swot Analysis

swot Analysis

swot Analysis

After analyzing competitors, a SWOT analysis was conducted to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, identify market opportunities, and anticipate potential challenges. This helped refine the direction for the prototype.

After analyzing competitors, a SWOT analysis was conducted to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, identify market opportunities, and anticipate potential challenges. This helped refine the direction for the prototype.

After analyzing competitors, a SWOT analysis was conducted to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, identify market opportunities, and anticipate potential challenges. This helped refine the direction for the prototype.

storytelling

storytelling

storytelling

  1. Cindy back home, Tarot cat welcome "Ah, you’ve returned. Have you come with a new question? Speak it clearly, and let me guide you once more.”

  1. Cindy asks the Tarot cat “Will I find love soon?”

  1. Ritual process. Tarot cat perks up, its glowing eyes narrowing slightly as if peering into another dimension.

  1. Tarot cat speaks in a thoughtful tone:
    “Ah, love… It is written in the stars, but timing is everything. Someone significant may already be near...

  1. Cindy feels a sense of trust and calmness during meditation.

product prototype

product prototype

product prototype

V1

V1

V1

V2

V2

V2

V3_final interation

V3_final interation

V3_final interation

Architecture diagram

Architecture diagram

Architecture diagram

After analyzing competitors, a SWOT analysis was conducted to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, identify market opportunities, and anticipate potential challenges. This helped refine the direction for the prototype.

After analyzing competitors, a SWOT analysis was conducted to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, identify market opportunities, and anticipate potential challenges. This helped refine the direction for the prototype.

After analyzing competitors, a SWOT analysis was conducted to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, identify market opportunities, and anticipate potential challenges. This helped refine the direction for the prototype.

App design

App design

App design

Customize your own ip

Customize your own ip

Customize your own ip

record your Emotion Jounary

record your Emotion Jounary

record your Emotion Jounary

testing

testing

testing

We are testing the hardware to ensure our model functions properly at every step. The voice module has been tested and can handle basic interactions and answer divination questions, but response times are still slow and will require further optimization. The motor function has yet to be fully developed and will need additional adjustments in the future. Overall, while the core interactions are taking shape, further refinements are needed to improve responsiveness and functionality.

We are testing the hardware to ensure our model functions properly at every step. The voice module has been tested and can handle basic interactions and answer divination questions, but response times are still slow and will require further optimization. The motor function has yet to be fully developed and will need additional adjustments in the future. Overall, while the core interactions are taking shape, further refinements are needed to improve responsiveness and functionality.

We are testing the hardware to ensure our model functions properly at every step. The voice module has been tested and can handle basic interactions and answer divination questions, but response times are still slow and will require further optimization. The motor function has yet to be fully developed and will need additional adjustments in the future. Overall, while the core interactions are taking shape, further refinements are needed to improve responsiveness and functionality.

next step

next step

next step

This project began as a simple idea: an AI companion doll to ease anxiety and provide emotional support. As research progressed, we added fortune-telling elements to make it more unique and engaging.

However, some features are temporarily unattainable due to hardware limitations and the lack of a hardware specialist on our team. This challenge made me rethink the balance between ideas, technology, and team composition.

But this isn’t a setback—it’s an opportunity. With the right adjustments and persistence, I believe AI companionship has the potential to bring real comfort and connection.

This project began as a simple idea: an AI companion doll to ease anxiety and provide emotional support. As research progressed, we added fortune-telling elements to make it more unique and engaging.

However, some features are temporarily unattainable due to hardware limitations and the lack of a hardware specialist on our team. This challenge made me rethink the balance between ideas, technology, and team composition.

But this isn’t a setback—it’s an opportunity. With the right adjustments and persistence, I believe AI companionship has the potential to bring real comfort and connection.

This project began as a simple idea: an AI companion doll to ease anxiety and provide emotional support. As research progressed, we added fortune-telling elements to make it more unique and engaging.


However, some features are temporarily unattainable due to hardware limitations and the lack of a hardware specialist on our team. This challenge made me rethink the balance between ideas, technology, and team composition.


But this isn’t a setback—it’s an opportunity. With the right adjustments and persistence, I believe AI companionship has the potential to bring real comfort and connection.

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© 2025 Xueyun Zou

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© 2025 Xueyun Zou

E: zxyemma1@gmail.com

xueyun@myyahoo.com

thank you for stop by!

E: zxyemma1@gmail.com

xueyun@myyahoo.com

© 2025 Xueyun Zou

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