Gareth Dauncy on Building Emotional Freedom

In this episode of and Double D, we sit down with Gareth Dauncy, architect and creator of the mood App, to uncover how the art of design can transform emotional well-being.

What if your emotions were like the tides—shifting, flowing, and endlessly dynamic?

From the quiet beauty of his coastal life in Cardigan to the innovative concepts behind Mood, Gareth’s story is a testament to how simplicity can drive profound change.

Discover how Gareth’s background in architecture taught him to design structures and emotional experiences.

Learn why he believes our emotions are like the weather, changeable yet manageable—and how this philosophy shaped a revolutionary app that feels alive, adaptive, and deeply human.

Takeaways Include:

• The Power of place: How Gareth’s Cardigan lifestyle and daily sea swims fuel his creativity.

• Designing for feelings: The intersection of architecture, emotional wellness, and user-centered technology.

• Rethinking mental wellness apps: Why Mood is a living, breathing reflection of its users.

• Simplicity as Innovation: How small moments, like a walk by the sea, can inspire groundbreaking ideas.

• Creating connection: Lessons on designing technology that makes genuine human connections.

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