TaskTide is an innovative desktop application designed to assist students in managing procrastination and writer's block, thereby enhancing their academic performance and overall well-being.
Design Challenge:
How might we help students overcome procrastination and writer's block while effectively managing their academic, professional, and personal responsibilities?
Developed as my Master’s final project at Ulster University, TaskTide integrates several advanced features:
TaskTide serves as a comprehensive solution, empowering students to tackle procrastination, manage stress, and achieve their academic goals effectively.
Nourish is an innovative service design project addressing the critical issue of hunger and malnutrition among the elderly. Developed in collaboration with Big Motive in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this real-life project leverages design thinking to create a meaningful and impactful solution.
The project focuses on a two-fold system:
Key Features and Achievements:
Nourish exemplifies the power of service design in creating sustainable solutions that address complex societal challenges, particularly in the healthcare sector.
EasyNav is an accessibility solution designed to empower elderly individuals (55-70) to navigate mobile devices with confidence. This project bridges the digital divide by addressing challenges like limited digital literacy and unfamiliarity with app interfaces, fostering independence in an increasingly digital world.
Key Features:
Project Focus:
This project aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, emphasizing inclusive and equitable education for all. The objective was to address the digital literacy gap for older individuals, ensuring they could access essential services, stay connected with loved ones, and thrive in a rapidly digitizing world.
Design Process:
EasyNav empowers elderly users to confidently interact with digital devices, reducing their dependence on others while fostering a sense of independence and connectivity. Its dual functionality—a simple app for guided navigation and an always-on accessibility tool—provides comprehensive support that enhances usability and inclusivity.
Sew and Save is an innovative mobile application designed to combat the environmental and ethical challenges of fast fashion. This project utilizes design thinking principles to inspire sustainable practices, encouraging users to upcycle their clothing and reduce waste.
How Might We (HMW) Question:
How might we improve sustainability by getting people to look at what they already own instead of buying new?
Key Features:
Sustainability Focus:
Aligned with a circular economy, Sew and Save supports the reuse, repair, and upcycling of textiles to reduce landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. By combining technology, education, and creativity, the app empowers users to embrace sustainable fashion and rethink their consumption habits.
User-Centered Design:
Grounded in insights gathered through user research, the app addresses common barriers such as lack of time, knowledge, and resources. Its intuitive interface, actionable recommendations, and community-driven features make sustainable practices accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.
Sew and Save goes beyond functionality to foster a movement, transforming fast fashion into a platform for education, creativity, and environmental action.
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