Overview
sMoment is a minimalist mindfulness application that helps users take short, focused breathing breaks throughout their day. The app guides users through a simple breathing exercise, allows them to reflect on their mood afterward, and encourages daily practice through gentle reminders.
Challenge
In our fast-paced digital world, many people struggle to find time for mindfulness and self-care. Traditional meditation apps often require significant time commitments or offer overwhelming features that create barriers to entry. The challenge was to create an app that makes mindfulness accessible in small, manageable moments that fit into anyone's day.
Solution
sMoment takes a unique "micro-mindfulness" approach, focusing on brief 30-180 second sessions that anyone can fit into their schedule. The app strips away complexity, offering a simple breathing animation, optional ambient sound, and a brief mood reflection afterward. The entire experience is designed to be completed in under 3 minutes, making it perfect for quick breaks throughout the day.
Key Features
- Guided breathing exercise with visual pulse animation
- Adjustable session duration (30-180 seconds)
- Optional soothing background sounds
- Post-session mood tracking and reflection
- Shareable mood cards for social media
- Daily reminder notifications
- Beautiful light and dark themes with system theme integration
- No login required, fully privacy-focused
- Ad-free, distraction-free experience
Technology
The app was developed with a focus on performance, reliability, and a seamless user experience:
- Framework: Flutter SDK for cross-platform development
- Language: Dart with modern patterns and null safety
- State Management: Provider pattern for efficient UI updates
- Data Persistence: SharedPreferences for lightweight storage
- Animations: Custom animated widgets using AnimationController
- Audio: AudioPlayers for background sounds
- Notifications: Flutter Local Notifications for reminders
- Theming: Dynamic theming with Material Design 3
Technical Highlights
Several aspects of the implementation showcase advanced Flutter techniques:
- Custom Animations: Created a smooth, calming breathing animation with precise timing
- Theme Integration: Implemented a comprehensive theming system that respects system preferences
- Image Generation: Developed a custom solution for creating shareable mood cards
- Notification System: Built a robust notification service with proper permission handling
- Audio Management: Implemented duration-matched background sounds with volume control
Outcome
sMoment succeeds in making mindfulness accessible to everyone, regardless of experience level or time constraints. User feedback has been particularly positive about the app's simplicity, beautiful design, and the quick yet meaningful moments it creates. The absence of ads, accounts, and complexity removes typical barriers to consistent mindfulness practice.
