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Theoria · Orthodox Prayer App

Theoria

A faith-based daily prayer and reflection app designed for Orthodox Christian traditions.

Role
Product Designer
Duration
6 months · Ongoing
Platform
Mobile app and backend system (Admin)

TL;DR

  • Designed a mobile app tailored to Orthodox Christian prayer practices
  • Defined structured prayer routines for beginner and advanced users
  • Built a scalable content and admin system to support long-term growth
  • Led the product end-to-end, from idea to build-ready system

What Theoria Is

Theoria is a mobile app built for Orthodox Christian communities, primarily serving users based in Australia. It supports structured daily prayer routines aligned with specific traditions, while allowing users to explore prayers, scripture readings, meditations, and daily reflections.

The app is designed to support users at different stages of their faith journey, offering both guidance and flexibility without overwhelming them.

My Scope

Product Structure UX Architecture Content System Design Admin / Backend UX MVP Definition Mobile App UX

The Problem

Existing faith apps tend to serve broad audiences and often lack alignment with Orthodox Christian practices. While content exists, it is rarely structured in a way that reflects real routines, traditions, or progression over time.

Issue
Impact
Content systems were rigid and hard to scale
Limited ability to grow or adapt content over time
Engagement was low for younger or digitally native users
Failed to connect with key demographic
Administration and curation lacked flexibility
Time-consuming manual processes for content updates

My Approach

Action
Outcome
Defined the complete app structure and navigation from a high-level idea
Clear product roadmap and user journey
Designed tradition-based prayer routines for different user levels
Personalized experience for beginners and advanced users
Created a flexible content model for prayers, readings, and reflections
Scalable system that supports future growth
Designed backend workflows that allow admins to curate and manage content centrally
Efficient content management and updates
Balanced traditional practices with modern mobile UX patterns
Authentic yet accessible user experience

Key Challenges

Designing for a faith-specific audience with varied traditions and terminology

Ensuring authenticity while keeping the experience approachable

Structuring content and systems that can grow without redesigning the app

This required research, contextual understanding, and careful system design.

Outcome

Theoria is currently in development, with the first release planned in the coming months. The product now has:

  • A clearly defined mobile experience
  • Structured prayer routines aligned with tradition
  • A scalable admin system for ongoing content curation

The foundation is set to support real-world usage and long-term evolution.

Why This Matters

Theoria shows how faith-based experiences can be thoughtfully translated into modern digital products. The focus was on respecting tradition while designing a structured, scalable system that supports daily practice without overwhelming users.

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