Keeping you on track, one task at a time.
A multimodal AI interface that enhances focus and boosts motivation in solo work environments.
Lumi
Involvement
UI/UX
User Research
3D Modeling
Prototyping
Storyboarding
Software
Blender
Illustrator
Figma
Team
Danella L .
Farrel S.
Tam T.
Duration
4 weeks
Designing a structured, motivating system for navigating an overwhelming workload.
Challenge
Most productivity tools help organize to-do lists, but do not ensure follow through. When priorities aren't clear and tasks feel unengaging, procrastination wins. Intention alone isn't enough.
A seamless, intuitive interface that turns tasks into clear priorities, structured time, and sustained focus.
SOLUTION
Core Features
01
Organizing data with visual scanning
Lumi gathers information from connected devices and analyzes visual environments to create task lists and break projects into manageable steps.
02
Seamless guidance from one task to another
Acting as a digital guide, Lumi tracks progress and regressions, adapting to your schedule so you can stay focused without worrying about losing time.
03
Managing distractions & balancing free time
Lumi keeps users accountable by reducing distractions and curbing procrastination. If you need a break, Lumi balances your schedule by offering a trade-off for free time, preventing burnout while maintaining productivity.
Key Insights
USER Research
01
Help Getting Started
Tasks feel large and overwhelming, resulting in a struggle to begin.
02
Motivation That Feels Personal
Progress must feel meaningful or fun for best work.
03
Fewer Distractions
Phones and social media play a large role in preventing focus.
Distraction arises from overload, interruption, and mental fatigue.
Focus is restored through well-structured priorities and setting intentional boundaries.
A majority of tools and techniques plan out work, but don't guarantee follow-through; getting distracted is easy without accountability.
Analyzing common self-regulation strategies.
USER RESEARCH
Benefits
Motivation to check off tasks
Organization & planning
Tracking distraction habits
Pain Points
Wasted time making lists
Phone apps are on a phone
No strong need to finish tasks
No guarantee of follow-through
Concept cards tackling motivation tactics and the "thrill" factor.
Storyboard V.1
Feedback sessions proved that gamifying tasks and turning responsibilities into social competitions provided short-lived focus reliant on a temporary "high."
Storyboard V.2
Having an omniscient digital task manager better tackled the issue of accountability and long-term motivation.
3D Virtual Character V.1
Users felt interactions with this character were flat and unengaging.
3D Virtual Character V.2
I switched to 3D software to create a more life-like AR character, but users felt it was too menacing and unfriendly.
3D Virtual Character V.3
I balanced light with color to create a soft glow and refined the shape to feel more inviting.
Usability Tests & Iterations
PROCESS
