Artistique journal web application

Abstract

Mental health challenges are rising, and while art therapy offers a valuable tool for support, the pandemic’s disruption to traditional in-person sessions has presented opportunities for online tools to offer valuable support and extend the reach of art therapy practices.

Thus, this project proposes a web application to address these challenges and facilitate continued art therapy. The platform offers a virtual art creation space with various tools and surfaces, allowing users to express themselves artistically. Analysis algorithms can examine user artwork for elements like strokes, mediums, and colours, which can be later discussed with a chatbot companion. The application also provides personalised de-stressing activities and a dedicated journaling space for documenting emotions and experiences.

This project aims to support ongoing art therapy on non-session days to ensure consistent engagement and foster a coherence alliance through the empathetic chatbot companion. It is believed that this web application can be a valuable tool for art therapists to track the progress of patients and identify areas for deeper exploration during in-person sessions.