01 — Pathfinders
01 — Pathfinders
01 — Pathfinders
Designing a website that optimizes productivity by promoting active habits like light physical activities and wellness reminders during breaks, while adding gamified rewards and a shared study space to create a socially engaging, health-conscious study experience.
Designing a website that optimizes productivity by promoting active habits like light physical activities and wellness reminders during breaks, while adding gamified rewards and a shared study space to create a socially engaging, health-conscious study experience.
Hackathon
Hackathon
UXOpen 2024
Project Type
Project Type
Graphic Design
Team
Team
Owen, Rosie, Jackie
Duration
Duration
24 Hours
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University students find themselves at their computer for extended periods of time without proper physical exercise.
Students often work for prolonged hours, and existing study apps, such as Pomodoro, help maintain productivity by encouraging scheduled breaks. However, these breaks are typically passive, offering little more than time away from the screen. To enhance the effectiveness of these breaks, how can we transform them into active intervals that engage users in light physical activity or cognitive challenges?
Students often work for prolonged hours, and existing study apps, such as Pomodoro, help maintain productivity by encouraging scheduled breaks. However, these breaks are typically passive, offering little more than time away from the screen. To enhance the effectiveness of these breaks, how can we transform them into active intervals that engage users in light physical activity or cognitive challenges?
User Research
User Research
→ 98% of interviewees reported experiencing some kind of physical pain or discomfort after prolonged hours of working in front of their laptop.
→ 98% of interviewees reported experiencing some kind of physical pain or discomfort after prolonged hours of working in front of their laptop.
→ 84% of interviewees reported using their phone during work breaks instead of taking active breaks involving physical activity.
→ 84% of interviewees reported using their phone during work breaks instead of taking active breaks involving physical activity.
→ 61% of survey responses and 6 interviewees reported a willingness to use a social feature (e.g. social leaderboard, group work sessions) for their active study app.
→ 61% of survey responses and 6 interviewees reported a willingness to use a social feature (e.g. social leaderboard, group work sessions) for their active study app.
Our user interviews and survey revealed 3 promising features to incorporate into our product. Features that (while available individually) have not yet been combined in a single study app.
Our user interviews and survey revealed 3 promising features to incorporate into our product. Features that (while available individually) have not yet been combined in a single study app.
Our Solution
Our Solution
Their powerful search engine takes you directly to what you’re looking for with the help of AI recommendations. At the same time, their team of real estate experts supports customers from the first apartment search to the day they move in. The primary objective for Vutura Sioma was to establish a brand identity that would deeply resonate.
Their powerful search engine takes you directly to what you’re looking for with the help of AI recommendations. At the same time, their team of real estate experts supports customers from the first apartment search to the day they move in. The primary objective for Vutura Sioma was to establish a brand identity that would deeply resonate.
01
Countdown Timer
Countdown Timer
Countdown Timer
This timer would enable students to adjust the length of both study time and break periods according to their preferences, helping them maintain focus and productivity.
02
Interactive Breaks
Interactive Breaks
Interactive Breaks
Users can follow on-screen movements to stretch and engage their bodies. These guided exercises would synchronize with the study timer, providing users with an easy way to stay active and refreshed during breaks.
03
Social Features
Social Features
Social Features
Incorporate a social feature where users can add friends, create study groups, and motivate each other to stay productive and take active breaks.
Value Proposition
"Pathfinders offers university students a unique productivity tool that goes beyond standard Pomodoro trackers. Our website optimizes productivity by promoting active habits like light physical activities and wellness reminders during breaks, while adding gamified rewards and a shared study space to create a socially engaging, health-conscious study experience."
"Pathfinders offers university students a unique productivity tool that goes beyond standard Pomodoro trackers. Our website optimizes productivity by promoting active habits like light physical activities and wellness reminders during breaks, while adding gamified rewards and a shared study space to create a socially engaging, health-conscious study experience."
Design Process
After conducting user research, we began with low-fidelity versions for brainstorming. We then gradually refined our ideas, creating assets, a logo, a color palette, and additional branding elements.
After conducting user research, we began with low-fidelity versions for brainstorming. We then gradually refined our ideas, creating assets, a logo, a color palette, and additional branding elements.
Reflection
This project was both a challenging and rewarding experience. We were tasked with conducting user research and creating a prototype within a tight 24-hour timeframe, which pushed us to think quickly and efficiently. Despite the pressure, it was a valuable learning experience and a great opportunity to network with peers.
Upon reflection, there are a few areas where we could improve:
→ Accessibility: One area for improvement is the accessibility of the website. Enhancing the readability of the font would make the platform more user-friendly and adaptable to individuals with different visual needs, increasing its overall inclusivity.
→ Interactivity: Another way to enhance the experience would be to integrate wearable technology, such as connecting the platform to AirPods or Apple Watches. This would enable real-time tracking of movements, making the active breaks more immersive and interactive for users.
We are thrilled to be collaborating with a talented student developer to transform this concept into a fully functional website. As we work together to bring our vision to life, we’re eager to see how the project evolves and the innovative features we can incorporate along the way.
This project was both a challenging and rewarding experience. We were tasked with conducting user research and creating a prototype within a tight 24-hour timeframe, which pushed us to think quickly and efficiently. Despite the pressure, it was a valuable learning experience and a great opportunity to network with peers.
Upon reflection, there are a few areas where we could improve:
→ Accessibility: One area for improvement is the accessibility of the website. Enhancing the readability of the font would make the platform more user-friendly and adaptable to individuals with different visual needs, increasing its overall inclusivity.
→ Interactivity: Another way to enhance the experience would be to integrate wearable technology, such as connecting the platform to AirPods or Apple Watches. This would enable real-time tracking of movements, making the active breaks more immersive and interactive for users.
We are thrilled to be collaborating with a talented student developer to transform this concept into a fully functional website. As we work together to bring our vision to life, we’re eager to see how the project evolves and the innovative features we can incorporate along the way.
Awarded “Best Audience Award” at UXOpen 2024 out of 70+ participants and 20+ project submissions.
What’s next?
What’s next?
