We set out to conduct research, ideate and then build a functioning porotype to showcase our app. This included both quantitative & qualitative user research, low & high fidelity prototyping in figma within a collaborative work among group of 6.
Product Design
Voice Prototyping
User Interviews
The time for this project was limited to 1 month. Another constraint was creating a voice prototype. There is lack of refined voice prototyping tools to select from to build our voice prototype.
Quantitative
Qualitative
Proto-persona
Sleep Solutions
Crazy-8s
Feature mapping
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IA (site-map)
Wireframes
Hi-Fidelity
Figma Prototype
Voice Prototyping
After careful consideration and collaboration, we were able to formulate set of questions that we believed will provide us with valuable insights about our target audience's sleep quality and duration.
Lack of awareness about sleep hygiene and a wind down routine
Are unhappy with the quality & quantity of sleep they are getting right now
Believes stress impacts their sleep quality and duration
Fear getting distracted while using sleep apps before sleeping
Used technology before sleeping to have some "me-time"
Have used sleep apps before but find sleep tracking counter productive
" I am Stressed about work, which causes me to worry bout the next day and interferes with my sleep routine."
One solution does not fit everyone, everyday. The solutions have to be provided based on how they feel on that particular day.
Overuse of technology before bedtime have a negative impacts on the quality of sleep of an individual.
JPMR is a proven method of feeling relaxed. It aids in relieving stress from body and mind and helps in better sleep quality.
Having a healthy and consistent wind down routine helps one sleep better and create consistency.
Auditory reminders to follow sleep hygiene as it helps in winding down after a busy day.
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination is found in younger generation because of busy schedules throughout the day and no personal time.
The decision to put off going to bed due to stress or lack of free time earlier in the day is referred to as revenge bedtime procrastination. This is mostly seen in young adults after over-working or a busy day and then sacrificing their sleep for some "me-time".
A condition where a person has trouble falling or staying asleep as a result of stress or worry. This leads to the user overthinking and avoiding sleep. This condition can manifest as prolonged periods of lying awake in bed, struggling to silence the mind and attain restful sleep.
An atmosphere that is noisy makes it difficult to concentrate or unwind. Usually loud and obtrusive sounds like traffic passing nearby or some noises as little as noise caused by a running AC can cause difficulty falling asleep, preventing rest to mind and body.
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An extremely worn-out or uncomfortable state brought on by long-term physical exertion, disease or a very physically active day. Often times users tend to eat painkillers which if done on a regular bases causes more problems than it solves.
Anxiety, which happens when we incessantly worry about things, can make us feel uneasy, especially when we're thinking about what might happen in the future. This can make it hard to relax and fall asleep at bedtime. This affects people from all generations.
Daily sleep issue diagnoses since everyday is different and hence the same sleep solutions or recommendations can't work everyday.
Voice Based Solutions is an important aspect to reduce exposure to blue light and reducing distractions before sleep.
Having a dedicated sleep mode which puts the phone on DND and ban notifications (may include app locks to aid in wind down routine).
Integration to voice based input devices like Google Nest, Amazon Echo & other smart speakers to reduce phone usage.
Upgrading our Sleep Companion Engine by using AI for improved detection of tone and voice for better recommendations.
Expanding our library with more audio guides, noise therapy, music and bed-time stories for our audio Sleep Companion.
