Design Ideas

To build on our journey mapping insights, we explored three different design concepts to identify the one that best meets user needs. This step allowed us to test various approaches and ensure a seamless, intuitive experience. Our concepts were informed by the pain points and opportunities we previously identified, helping us refine our ideas before moving into more detailed design. This process guided our next steps by allowing us to select the most effective direction for prototyping and usability testing.

Balance App (Final Product Selection)

The Balance app is designed to help users seamlessly set, track, and achieve their goals while managing their weekly schedules in one place. The app features dynamic goal rings to visualize progress, personalized notifications, and reward systems to keep users motivated.

Unlike traditional planners, our app prioritizes flexibility and user engagement, allowing for customized scheduling and social interaction. While similar tools exist, our unique focus on motivation and positive reinforcement sets us apart.

Key benefits:

• Encouraging consistent goal tracking to promote academic drive.

• Offering flexible scheduling to fit diverse user needs.

• Bridging the gap in technology for a more engaging goal-setting experience.

Balance Watch

The Balance Watch integrates goal tracking into daily life, providing a distraction-free way to visualize goals and schedules in real time. With convenient wrist access, users can stay on top of their tasks without navigating phone apps.

Beyond goal tracking, the watch monitors steps, heart rate, and wellness metrics, automating progress tracking for a balanced routine. Unlike broader wearables, Balance Watch focuses exclusively on personalized goal-setting and scheduling, offering a unique and targeted experience.

Key benefits:

• Enables on-the-go goal tracking to support academic and personal growth.

• Adapts to individual schedules and preferences.

• Provides a wearable solution dedicated to goal achievement.

Balance AI Website

Balance AI is an intelligent scheduling tool designed to help users seamlessly manage their goals, to-do lists, and calendars. By analyzing tasks and priorities, it generates an optimized weekly plan, eliminating the hassle of manual scheduling.

Recognizing the need for flexibility, Balance AI allows users to adjust their schedules in real time, ensuring a personalized and adaptable experience. What sets Balance AI apart is its balance of automation and user control, making it a smarter, more adaptable solution than traditional scheduling tools. While privacy remains a key focus, Balance AI is built to provide a secure and stress-free way to stay on track.

Key benefits:

• Reduces planning stress to support academic and personal productivity.

• Provides flexible, AI-generated schedules tailored to individual needs.

• Uses technology to simplify goal-setting and time management.