Bastet

The Objective

Domestic violence survivors in crisis need immediate access to shelter and support resources. Existing tools are either too complex to navigate under stress, require account creation, or leave identifiable traces on shared or monitored devices. The brief was clear: build something that works in seconds, leaves no trace, and feels nothing like a traditional help app.

Design Principles Locked at Outset

• • Trust Is the Product — every decision evaluated against whether it builds or breaks user trust
• • Privacy Is Table Stakes — no account, no history, no stored location, no trace
• • Discretion Over Visibility — app icon designed to pass as a casual game
• • Navigation Tool Only — no chat, no push notifications, no community features

Inspiration & Context

Bastet is named for the Egyptian goddess Bastet — protector of women, guardian of homes, and watchful presence. The name frames the app's core identity: quiet protection, not crisis branding.

The app was designed to feel like nothing it actually is. On a home screen it reads as an indie game. Inside the app it reads as a composed, private tool. This tension between disguise and function informed every design and engineering decision made across four milestones.

Development Process

The project was structured across four milestones, each with a defined scope and completion criteria. Every milestone was closed before the next began — no features shipped without the safety baseline in place.

Outcome & Results

Bastet is currently in pre-beta. All four development milestones are complete. The app is production-ready on iOS and Android pending App Store submission.

Interface Design

The Bastet interface prioritizes clear, high-contrast actions and a "Quick Exit" safety valve available on every screen.