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TechShield+

Conceptual 
Team School Project

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A helpful app to reduce screen time and refocus on important tasks

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The task was to design a mobile application that creates a positive impact with an efficient user experience. After brainstorming and ideation, our group decided to develop an efficient and user-friendly app dedicated to managing screen time and promoting healthier digital habits.

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Roles

UX/UI Designer

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UX Researcher

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Timeline

4 Months

Sept-Dec

2022

Problem

Most people don’t realize the impact of excessive screen time on their health and productivity. So, how can we motivate and guide users to manage their screen time better and adopt healthier digital habits?

Why would TechShield+ work?

  • Reduces screen time, improving physical and mental health.

  • Customizable goals and rewards to motivate users.

  • Includes Tai Chi, Yoga, and workout lessons for holistic well-being.

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Tools

Figma

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Team of 6

UX Researchers

UX/UI Designers

Solution

TechShield+ is a mobile app that helps users manage their screen time effectively, transforming excessive smartphone use into productive and healthy digital habits.

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How do you know it is Techshield+?

Before designing the interface, we branded TechShield+ for easy recognition. We chose a muted green and beige color scheme to convey focus and selected a modern font for readability as users interact with the app.

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Design Process

  • Define Objective: Encourage healthier digital habits by managing screen time effectively.

  • Create Personas: Develop personas for testing and refining the app.

  • Identify Users: Students, professionals, and anyone looking to reduce screen time.

  • Conduct Tests: Validate user experience and add features to address pain points.

  • Analyze Findings: Connect features, user expectations, and necessary changes for improvement.

Wireframe

Preliminary Design for the App Pitch: TechShield+ is designed to manage screen time and promote healthier digital habits. This app serves as a community-driven platform where users can share their progress and connect with others. TechShield+ acts as a hub for learning and innovation in digital well-being.

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Our Final Iteration

  • Enhance intuitive navigation and provide clearer instructions.

  • Improve usability for younger audiences and diverse user groups.

  • Increase community engagement features.

  • Allow users to personalize widgets and layouts.

  • Continue iterating on the Pomodoro timer, screen time insights, and reward system based on user feedback.

  • Address navigation difficulties and ensure consistency in margin spacing.

  • Fix non-functioning buttons and misplaced icons.

  • Improve the colour palette and align text properly.

  • Implement more customizable, movable, and hideable widgets.

  • Add login options through platforms like Google and Facebook for easier access.

  • Introduce a feature for setting monthly goals with daily personalized quotes to motivate users.

  • Update the logo for better brand recognition and visual appeal.

New Logo

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Lessons Learned

  • Regularly incorporating user feedback improves app functionality and satisfaction.

  • Clear instructions and intuitive navigation are essential for a positive user experience.

  • Customizable features increase user engagement and satisfaction.

Future Iterations

Based on valuable insights gained from recent user testing, TechShield+ future iterations aim to enhance user experience. 

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  • Enhance the intuitive navigation and provide clearer instructions to ensure ease of use for all demographics.

  • Focus on usability improvements tailored for younger audiences and diverse user groups.

  • Increase community engagement features to improve user experience and expand the app’s influence.

  • Allow users to personalize their widgets and layout for a more tailored experience.

  • Continue to iterate on the Pomodoro timer, screen time insights, and reward system based on user feedback.

Conclusion

Overall, TechShield+'s research revealed important insights into user behaviour and preferences. The prototype addresses user pain points, promoting healthier digital habits creatively. However, we encountered challenges with intuitive navigation and clear instructions during research and testing. Future iterations should focus on improving usability for diverse user demographics and making the app easier for younger audiences. Enhancing community participation will improve user experience and increase the app's influence.

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