University task - Interaction Design
Project overview
The goal of this assessment was to design an app, as well as a corresponding physical product.
The two designs should work together to help the user combat poor time management in the mornings and reduce tardiness.
I created an app called Orange which takes into account the user's individualised morning tasks. The Orange app can pair with Orange+ to automatically open the user’s curtains in the morning.
Tools used
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
Unreal Twinmotion
Research and development
Researching and comparing existing products and solutions.
Analysis - Existing physical products
Strengths
Often inexpensive
Easy to access and use
Egg timer allows for a ‘countdown’ when completing tasks
Weaknesses
Must remember to set timer in the morning
Must remember to look at calendar
Does not take into account time needed to complete each task
Egg timer must be reset after each task - in turn taking more time overall
Ideation
Sketching ideas for a physical product.
Sketches for the digital solution.
Low fidelity mockups
I created digital mockups in Figma to develop a clearer idea of how the app should look and function.
Daily task lists are personalised with time limits.
e.g ‘Brushing my teeth’ can be allocated 4 minutes, ‘making breakfast’ is allocated 15 minutes.
The app then takes into consideration all of these and sets up a timed schedule.
Control centre to adjust daily task list, wakeup times, allowed apps, connection with physical product, etc.
Moodboard and visual direction
High fidelity mockups
Personal anecdotal brainstorming.
Analysis - Existing digital solutions
Strengths
Auditory feedback (alarm sounds)
Easy to access and use
Allows for overview of all appointments in one place
Freedom blocks distracting apps e.g. social media
Weaknesses
Multiple apps need to be combined for optimum result
Todoist app does not provide countdowns for each task
Does not take into account time needed to complete each task
Appointment date and times can be entered.
Countdown for individualised tasks and how long they take to complete.
My aim was for the app to have a ‘morning’ feel.
The choice of colour, theme, pattern, and typography suggest ideas such as:
Freshness
Happiness
Positivity
Brightness
