Helped someone with ADHD to defeat their to-do list
Role
UX Designer
Team
2 UX Designers, 1 Co-design participant
Time
6 weeks
Contribution
Design, Research, Misc, Impact
ADHD makes it difficult for our participant to stick to a schedule.
ADHD is a developmental disorder associated with an ongoing pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity. The symptoms vary by individual.
We interviewed a person with ADHD and learned what everyday life looks like for them.
The major challenges they face:
Following a schedule for the day
developing habits like brushing, regular meals
We studied their way of dealing with those challenges
We discussed the participant's experience with their tools they were using and have used in the past.
what doesn't work
Complicated color coding makes it useless, difficult to interpret
Many apps were too cumbersome to set up.
Some apps offered only one way of organization which is rarely intuitive for them.
what works
They like color coding because it makes the calendar easy to skim.
They love how Google Calendar visualizes tasks in time blocks. Also, they enjoy the time insights.
Journaling helps them work through their emotions giving them a lot more clarity.
We defined problem statements
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We sketched many design ideas //to address the problems //inspired by this data
We sketched many design ideas based on the goals and discussed what’s good, bad, and any new ideas.
Ways to motivate
They liked the idea of gamifying tasks, especially when it involves customization. They spend a ton of time customizing in Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, and farming games.
Being reminded of the progress so far has helped them get motivated to complete more tasks.
Journaling to help focus on the task at hand
The liked the idea of journaling as they work on a task or just after a completing task. They tend to forget many things by the end of the day, so journaling in the moment will be more effective.
Statistics & Visualization to help plan the day
John finds it difficult to estimate how long they will need to complete a task. This makes it more challenging to setup their schedule for the day. The app can suggest the duration based on how long it took them to complete that task in the past.
Eliminate tedious setup with contextual help
Long on-boarding tutorials put pressure on recall. Replacing it with contextual/relevant help will remove the barrier of adopting the app while making it easy to use the app.
We defined a solution, a gamified experience using these ideas
Tracking tasks became effortless & engaging
The user can track daily tasks like brushing, bathing, meals, etc. to help them form a habit.
Tasks are color-coded by urgency from red to green, with participants finding deadline pressure effective, inspiring Clockwork's system.
An adorable pet, cheering them on every step of the way!
The tasks are assigned points by the users which unlock customization options for their avatar.
The avatar boosts user morale by affirming completed tasks and offering motivating messages, fostering confidence and encouraging further progress. A glimpse of their progress so far will help them stay motivated and confident.
A path to mental wellness - the journal
Clockwork has a journal for the user to track their emotions. They said that journaling helps them work through their emotions giving them a lot more clarity. Clarity boosts their productivity.
Feedback
We observed the participant interact with the prototype.
They loved:
They loved the app's tailored design, especially the pet feature and task color coding. They also appreciated the app's look and sound effects, offering suggestions for meal tracking and data visualization.
the pet feature
task color coding
aesthetics
sound effects
They suggested improvements for:
They offered suggestions for meal tracking and data visualization.
meal tracking - units, recent or preset meals
data visualization - samsung health
