One Thing App
A concept for a productivity app that helps focus on one thing at a time, removing the indecisiveness of what to do and bouncing between endless options
The idea is to help companies realize their app ideas, products, and services in a highly visual, dynamic, and efficient way. As design plays a significant role in the success of an idea, visualization allows companies to reach their business goals by attracting investors, partners, or customers, depending on their objectives.
The target customers are startups as well as small and medium-sized companies with adequate ambitions and budgets for design services.
In my work, I use a variety of tools and techniques including 3D modeling and animation, branding, as well as A.I. tools. This allows a flexible approach to a variety of design challenges, and animation provides a more dynamic implementation.
I’m planning on operating as a ‘light entrepreneur’ under my own name, in the beginning, to test the waters and discover market demand.
Project
UI/UX concept for a focus app
Goal
Create a viable UI-design
Target Customer
Hanna is an ambitious 27-year-old Finnish business student who leads a busy life balancing studies, part-time work, and social commitments. She is highly motivated but often feels overwhelmed by multiple tasks and struggles with focus and time management. Her technological skills are fairly advanced, and she’s familiar with using all kinds of apps and is open to adopting new technologies.
Hanna aims for academic excellence, career development, and personal growth through improved time management and productivity. The problem is that she faces distractions, struggles with task prioritization, and frequently switches between tasks, leading her to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. She needs a solution that helps her maintain focus, and manage her productivity and time effectively. This helps in reducing the stress of bouncing between tasks.
The One Thing- app can help Hanna with her challenges and needs by providing a focused work environment with task selection and a Pomodoro timer. It can assist with task prioritization, time management, and progress tracking, helping Hanna improve productivity, reduce stress, and achieve her goals.
Wireframe: working on an active task
The main function of the app is displaying the task name which is placed on the top of the screen, along with the Pomodoro-timer below it which helps in staying focused on the task.
User Stories
A user story is a tool written from the perspective of the user describing a specific task they would like to accomplish within the user interface. User stories help understand the user's perspective, prioritize features and functionality, and ensure that the resulting design meets the needs and expectations of the users.
User: a student
As a busy student, I want to be able to stay fully focused on a task, so that I don’t get distracted by switching between different things.
User: a creative freelancer
As a freelancer, I need to be able to accomplish certain projects within a timeframe, so that I’m able to keep deadlines.
Mockup
A mockup is like a blueprint that gives a sneak peek of how the interface will look like before it's brought to life. I wanted to create a calm atmosphere that enhances the focusing-aspect.
Prototype
The prototype demonstrates moving between the active task and the home screen. On the active task displaying the Pomodoro-timer, click on the home-icon to get to home-screen. You can then click on the 'Work on homepage'- task to activate that task.