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.