***please read all before bidding. No AI/automatic responses will be considered*** Will be made for non- profit and available to all for free. MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT – FULL SPEC / RFP Feel Like (poop emoji) Kit – Calm Mode Animated • Voice-Guided • Gamified • Low-Cognition Optimized ⸻ 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW We are building a calming, emotionally intelligent mobile app for adolescents (13+) and adults designed for moments of panic, overwhelm, anger, sadness, and shutdown. The app must work when thinking is impaired and guide users automatically with one-tap decisions, clear recommendations, voice support, and body-based tools. This is therapy-adjacent, not clinical, and must feel supportive, modern, and credible. ⸻ 2. CORE UX PRINCIPLES (NON-NEGOTIABLE) • One decision per screen • Large buttons, minimal text • Auto-recommend first, choice second • Calm visuals and motion • No streak punishment • No social comparison • Rewards for effort, not outcome • Usable in under 5 minutes ⸻ 3. PLATFORM & ARCHITECTURE • iOS + Android (single codebase preferred) • Offline-first (all core features) • No accounts or login • No backend required • Local data storage only • Modular structure • Accessibility compliant (font scaling, contrast, screen readers) ⸻ 4. GUIDE CHARACTER: ELI Role A coach/mentor presence who: • Guides step by step • Encourages without pressure • Reflects effort and progress • Gently nudges forward Tone • Calm • Supportive • Emotionally intelligent • Gently directive • Never clinical, never preachy ⸻ 5. VOICE SYSTEM (REQUIRED) Implementation • Pre-recorded voice clips • Neutral, warm voice (gender-neutral preferred) • Local playback (no streaming) • Toggle ON/OFF • Voice used sparingly (key moments only) Voice Rules • Short sentences • Slow pacing • No hype • No “everything will be okay” • No diagnosis language ⸻ 6. FULL VOICE SCRIPT SET (MVP) HOME / ENTRY Voice: “Hey. I’m here. How are you feeling right now?” ⸻ FEELING SELECTION CONFIRMATION Voice: “Thanks for naming that. That actually helps.” ⸻ SAFETY CHECK Voice: “Before we go on, let’s check one thing. Are you physically safe right now?” ⸻ BODY-FIRST INTRO Voice: “Let’s start with your body. That’s the fastest way to settle this.” ⸻ TOOL-SPECIFIC VOICE Ice / Cold “Cold can slow the panic response. Hold it gently. We’ll do this together.” Sour / Gum “Strong taste helps interrupt the surge. Just notice the sensation.” Fidget / Texture “Texture gives your nervous system something steady to focus on.” Lotion / Comfort “Comfort and scent can help soften heavy feelings.” ⸻ BREATHING Voice (start): “Just follow the rhythm. Nothing to force.” Voice (mid): “In through your nose. Longer breath out.” Voice (end): “That small shift helps more than it seems.” ⸻ SENSORY PROTECTION Voice: “One layer of calm is enough. Choose what feels easiest.” ⸻ QUICK EXERCISE INTRO Voice: “If it feels okay, a little movement can help stress move through. You can stop anytime.” ⸻ QUICK EXERCISE END Voice: “That’s enough. Nice job listening to your body.” ⸻ THOUGHT CONTAINMENT Voice: “We’re not solving anything right now. We’re just containing it.” ⸻ REMINDER TEXT (READ ALOUD OPTION) Voice: “This feeling has an arc. You don’t need to chase it.” ⸻ RE-ENTRY Voice: “One small next step helps your system reset. What would help right now?” ⸻ COMPLETION Voice: “You stayed with it. That matters.” ⸻ 7. HOME SCREEN (LOW-COGNITION ENTRY) Centered text (large): How are you feeling right now? Buttons (large): • Panic / Anxiety • Overwhelmed • Angry / Agitated • Sad / Heavy • Numb / Shut Down • Not Sure Voice auto-plays once (if enabled). ⸻ 8. AUTO-GUIDED CALM MODE FLOW Step 1 – Confirm Feeling Optional intensity slider (1–10) ⸻ Step 2 – Safety Check Routes to Support if unsafe. ⸻ Step 3 – AUTO-RECOMMENDED BODY TOOL Screen Title: Let’s start with your body Primary button: Start recommended step Secondary button: Choose something else ⸻ Step 4 – BODY TOOL • Icon • One sentence • 30–60s timer • Optional voice ⸻ Step 5 – BREATHING • Animated visual (pre-built) • Text pacing • Optional haptics • Optional voice ⸻ Step 6 – SENSORY PROTECTION Buttons: • Eye mask • Ear plugs • Music ⸻ Step 7 – QUICK EXERCISE (OPTIONAL) Examples: • Wall push • Heel press • Gentle shake-out • Shoulder rolls • Chair leg press Duration: 30s–2min ⸻ Step 8 – THOUGHT CONTAINMENT Choose one: • Write for 60 seconds • Read reminder ⸻ Step 9 – RE-ENTRY Choose one: • Drink water • Change rooms • Step outside • Sit and rest • Text someone (template provided) ⸻ Step 10 – COMPLETION • Subtle animation • Voice encouragement • Points processed after ⸻ 9. GAMIFICATION (BACKGROUND ONLY) • Points awarded after completion only • Skill areas: • Body Reset • Breathing • Sensory Regulation • Awareness • Re-entry • Prevention • Unlocks: • Themes • Animations • Voice lines • Ambient sounds • No streaks • No penalties ⸻ 10. MY KIT TAB • Physical item checklist • Substitutions allowed • “Fast Helpers” (top 2) • Usage history • Skill meters ⸻ 11. PREVENT TAB Cards: • Sleep • Hydration • Fresh air • Movement • Breathing • Quick exercise Each tap: • Logs action • Encouragement shown • Progress rewarded ⸻ 12. ANIMATIONS • Pre-packaged only • Lottie or equivalent • Calm loops only • No character animation • No 3D ⸻ 13. SAFETY & DISCLAIMER (MANDATORY) Displayed on: • First launch • Safety check • Settings • Support screen Text: This app is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. If you are having a medical or mental health emergency, dial 911 immediately. Support screen includes: • Call 911 • Crisis resources • Trusted contact • Therapy resources ⸻ 14. DATA & PRIVACY • No login • Local storage only • No ads • No data selling • Clear privacy notice ⸻ 15. MVP DELIVERABLES • iOS + Android app • Emotion-first entry • Auto-recommendation logic • Full Calm Mode flow • Eli text + voice • Gamification • My Kit & Prevent tabs • Quick exercise feature • Animations & audio • Emergency routing • App store deployment • Source code + documentation ⸻ 16. WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR BID • Tech stack • Relevant apps built • Team size • Timeline by phase • Total cost • Assumptions/exclusions • App store submission experience ⸻ 17. SUCCESS CRITERIA • One-tap start • One decision per screen • Calm Mode < 5 minutes • Works offline • Feels calming not overwhelming