Reimagining Focus.
In a world of constant connection, this keychain-sized device offers quiet clarity. It distills digital noise into purposeful alerts—subtle, timely signals that guide rather than distract. Designed to exist at the edge of awareness, it transforms task management into a calm, intuitive experience. A minimal companion for a future where focus is presence, not pressure.
Notify pod
PROBLEM STATEMENT
PROBLEM STATEMENT
In a world of endless alerts, students struggle to stay focused as modern productivity tools often distract more than they help.
Constant notifications and cluttered task apps make it hard for students to stay focused.
Research
65%
Approximately 65% of students globally report being distracted by digital notifications, as noted in the 2022 PISA survey. Additionally, U.S. teens receive a median of 273 notifications daily, with many arriving during school hours, exacerbating distractions.
20%
In college settings, students admitted spending around 20% of class time using devices for non-class-related activities, such as texting and social media. These distractions have tangible consequences, including lower academic performance and reduced focus during class.
“ Every time I try to check a to-do list or reminder, I get caught up in social media or random notifications. It's like my phone pulls me away from what I actually need to do.”
- Kate
User Insight
As a student, what challenges do you face when trying to stay productive or focused while using your smartphone?
“ I wish I could check the calendar or be productive without getting distracted everytime I open my ipad.”
- Ethan
“ The amount of times I have opened my phone to check something and have gotten distracted is not even funny.”
- Bebe
Targeted Users
Who is NOTIFI POD for?
Students
Needs: Struggle with staying focused while managing assignments, schedules, and study plans amidst constant smartphone distractions.
Pain Points: Get easily sidetracked by notifications and social media when checking their devices for academic purposes.
Young professionals
Needs: Manage tasks and deadlines in a productive manner while balancing work and personal responsibilities.
Pain Points: Require tools to focus during work sessions without distractions from email, messaging apps, or personal notifications.
Market Research
Notion - app
Pro: Helps manage tasks, increase productivity.
Con: Doesn’t help from device distractions.
Smart Watch - physical product
Pro: Notifies user of tasks needed to be complete.
Con: May cause distraction with other notifications from main task.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Design a physical device that prioritizes essential task management and minimizes distractions, creating an environment conducive to focus and productivity.
Sketches
Final Product Rendering
POD CASE
This portable case allows the user to bring the alert pod wherever. Whether attached on a keychain on a backpack, belt, or pencil case, the options are endless. Allowing the user to access the pod whenever, wherever.
POD & CASE
A digital rendering of the alert pod inside the portable case.
POD
An alert device connected to a schedule or calendar programed to alert the user without causing distractions.
POD CHARGER
A wireless charging device for the POD.
