# Multi-Functional Heartbeat Apps Cellule Collaborated with Research to Produce the Echoes App By Kalin Ned | Published 2021-05-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-app References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/05/24/cellule-design-echoes-app-heart-tracking/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [cellule](https://www.cellule.co.uk/) Cellule—a UK design studio—has worked alongside medical researcher teams at Maastricht University and [King's College London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kings-hawaiian-italian-deli-sliders) to deliver a multi-functional heartbeat app, called Echoes. The platform was originally developed to "test the possibilities of tracking heart conditions via smartphones," but the developers have also caught a glimpse of the service's potential beyond its medical function. Users can also utilize the heartbeat app to foster a deeper connection with their bodies, as well as "contemplate [their] hearts' unique rhythms." In an age where [mental health](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepkeys) and situationality are reigning supreme, this latter use of the heartbeat app is sure to capture the attention of a whole new demographic. As such, Echoes carries "a deliberately non-medical aesthetic." Image Credit: Pascal Schonlau ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-functional Health Apps:** Expanding beyond traditional medical functions to include wellness and mindfulness features. - **Smartphone-based Health Monitoring:** Leveraging the capabilities of smartphones to track and manage health conditions. - **Technology-enabled Emotional Wellness:** Integrating technology with mental and emotional wellness to promote more holistic healthcare solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Using new technologies to improve patient outcomes, increase access to care, and streamline healthcare delivery. - **Mobile Technology:** Developing mobile apps and platforms with innovative features to meet the growing demand for digital health solutions. - **Wellness:** Developing comprehensive offerings that integrate physical, mental, and emotional wellness solutions to support individuals and improve overall well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Connected Heart Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mfine-1.md) - [Virtual Heart Rate Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-listener.md) - [Heartbeat Rhythmic Smart Lockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch.md) - [Empathy-Driven Well-Being Checks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellbeing-checks.md) - [Pebble-Like Heart Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-stethoscope.md) - [Scientifically Designed Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-sessions.md) - [COVID-Monitoring Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visible.md) - [Musical Mental Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphabeats.md) - [Electrocardiogram Smartwatch Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecg-app.md)