Affect
5-7%
of children
With
2/3
continuing into adulthood
Less than
20%
adults are diagnosed
Despite the increasing prevalence of ADHD, there is a shortage of effective support systems in colleges.
Despite the increasing prevalence of ADHD, there is a shortage of effective support systems in colleges.
I've noticed that in every friend group at university, there are always a few people who have ADHD or show similar symptoms. We all seem to share a common pattern of struggling with our university work.
I've noticed that in every friend group at university, there are always a few people who have ADHD or show similar symptoms. We all seem to share a common pattern of struggling with our university work.
I have noticed that in every friend group at university, there's always a few people who have ADHD or show similar symptoms. We all seem to share a common pattern of struggling with our university work.
For my primary research, I conducted 1-on-1 interviews with 17 individuals from my target audience group.
INSIGHT 1
CHRONIC PROCRASTINATION
The chart displays time allocation for a 4-week project and stress levels over time.
The procrastination pattern is clear when people start their tasks only after half the time has passed.
Stress seems to have a direct effect on productivity: as stress increases, the amount of work completed also increases.
INSIGHT 1
CHRONIC PROCRASTINATION
The chart displays time allocation for a 4-week project and stress levels over time.
The procrastination pattern is clear when people start their tasks only after half the time has passed.
Stress seems to have a direct effect on productivity: as stress increases, the amount of work completed also increases.
INSIGHT 1
CHRONIC PROCRASTINATION
The chart displays time allocation for a 4-week project and stress levels over time.
The procrastination pattern is clear when people start their tasks only after half the time has passed.
Stress seems to have a direct effect on productivity: as stress increases, the amount of work completed also increases.
INSIGHT 2
TIME PERCEPTION
The left pie chart shows overall time allocation during a study session, while the right chart details the breakdown of time for necessary tasks.
The graph highlights severe inefficiency in time management, leading to a pattern of spending a lot of time but accomplishing little. This insight reflects the time perception challenges faced by individuals with ADHD.
As a result, addressing time perception became a key focus.
INSIGHT 2
TIME PERCEPTION
The left pie chart shows overall time allocation during a study session, while the right chart details the breakdown of time for necessary tasks.
The graph highlights severe inefficiency in time management, leading to a pattern of spending a lot of time but accomplishing little. This insight reflects the time perception challenges faced by individuals with ADHD.
As a result, addressing time perception became a key focus.
INSIGHT 2
TIME PERCEPTION
The left pie chart shows overall time allocation during a study session, while the right chart details the breakdown of time for necessary tasks.
The graph highlights severe inefficiency in time management, leading to a pattern of spending a lot of time but accomplishing little. This insight reflects the time perception challenges faced by individuals with ADHD.
As a result, addressing time perception became a key focus.
AFFINITY MAPPING
Secondary research on ADHD methods and productivity benchmarks was conducted.
An affinity map was then used to organize resources, align with issues, and develop the final solution.
FINAL SOLUTION
The final solution focuses on minimizing distractions with a minimal UI and fix users' perception of time.
HIGHLIGHT 1
STREAMLINE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Streamline essential functions into a minimal interface to reduce distractions, support seamless thinking and action flow, and minimize interruptions.
HIGHLIGHT 1
STREAMLINE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Streamline essential functions into a minimal interface to reduce distractions, support seamless thinking and action flow, and minimize interruptions.
HIGHLIGHT 1
STREAMLINE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Streamline essential functions into a minimal interface to reduce distractions, support seamless thinking and action flow, and minimize interruptions.
HIGHLIGHT 2
TIME-BASED GOALS
Optimize the use of Pomodoro and timekeeping benchmarks to help users manage hyperfocus and improve time perception.
HIGHLIGHT 2
TIME-BASED GOALS
Optimize the use of Pomodoro and timekeeping benchmarks to help users manage hyperfocus and improve time perception.
HIGHLIGHT 2
TIME-BASED GOALS
Optimize the use of Pomodoro and timekeeping benchmarks to help users manage hyperfocus and improve time perception.
HIGHLIGHT 3
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Combine other essential project management features that users need, allowing them to manage everything within the app.
HIGHLIGHT 3
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Combine other essential project management features that users need, allowing them to manage everything within the app.
HIGHLIGHT 3
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Combine other essential project management features that users need, allowing them to manage everything within the app.
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For more details, check out the full case study or my final report.
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