Rebranding for Resonance: Strategic Mixed-Methods Research for a Mobile Health App

Why It Matters…

Behavior change products live or die on resonance. Designing for Gen Z/Millennials requires not just visual identity, but alignment with values, motivations, and digital habits.

Objective

Identify the brand and product attributes that resonate with Gen Z and Millennial users to inform a full positioning and design strategy for a health wellness mobile health app.

Research Method

Nationally representative mixed-methods research integrating surveys, concept testing, and qualitative in-depth interviews.

Data Analytic Approach

  • segmentation modeling

  • factor analysis for brand drivers

  • thematic synthesis of motivational patterns

  • preference weights for product attributes

Results

  • Mapped the behavioral drivers behind adoption and engagement.

  • Identified the emotional and functional brand values that resonate with younger users.

  • Provided evidence-backed direction for branding and product design.