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Sunlight Before Screentime

Sunlight Before Screentime is an app that blocks access to distracting applications, first thing in the morning. It's crucial to get 15 minutes of sunlight within the first hour of waking up. The app will motivate users to do so.

UX Team Members

User-Centered Design Artifacts

Phase I: Analyzing Users, Competitors, and Initial Designs

Executive Summary

First round of Research and development on user engagement and how to help the user break habits via sunlight before screentime.

Competitive analysis revealed an opportunity to release an app that covers all bases of sleep habit improvement.

  • Subscription based models: Most competitors offer limited functionality on free models
  • Multi focus/function: Do more than just limit access in the morning and have access to multiple alarms.
  • Bypass ability: Opportunity to turn off the app in case of an emergency.

Heuristic evaluation helped determine strong suits and shortcomings:

  • Simplicity in phrasing around downtime and wake up time is important
  • Proper scaling for different user interfaces
  • Free based models to promote app usage

Personas and scenarios helped identify different user needs and motivations

  • Reducing excessive screen time and building more productive routines
  • Accommodating different schedules and lifestyles to encourage outdoor activities
  • Providing flexibility in setting goals to help users maintain healthier habits

First round of sketches and diagrams focused around

  • Workflow of app(Home page, settings page and goal pages)
  • Design that is easily digestible without needing much engagement
  • Design that's easy on the eye and promotes usage

Full phase I report

Phase II: Refining interaction and designing wireframes

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Full phase II report

Phase III: Prototypes and User Testing

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Full phase III report