Proposed design of task management system for ADHD
Key Features
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List of “Do’s and Don’ts
- Ability to list activities that users should avoid in order to focus on the current task
- Regular reminders to check “what not to do”.
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Simple prioritization
- No complex priority system, but only three categories: “do it now,” “do it later,” and “don’t do it.
- UI for easy drag-and-drop reclassification
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Focus mode
- Displays only the current task and hides all other information
- Timer function to encourage regular breaks
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microtask decomposition
- Assistive functions to break down large tasks into smaller executable steps
- Provides visual rewards upon completion of each step
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Flexible reminders
- Have users check their “to-do” list and important tasks at set intervals
- Minimize distraction by showing only in-app rather than push notifications
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Visualization of progress
- Visual display of progress, including number of completed tasks and focus time
- Long-term trend analysis to drive improvement
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voice input
- Ability to voice-activate tasks as soon as they occur to you
- Automatically categorized into “to be done later” category
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Integrated Filters
- Filters notifications such as phone calls, emails, social networking sites, etc., and displays only the important ones while in focus mode
Design Principles
- Simple and intuitive UI
- Minimize visual stimulation
- Incorporate positive reinforcement and encouraging messages
- Flexibility to adapt to individual user needs
The proposed design is intended to help users with ADHD tendencies maintain focus, clarify priorities, and manage tasks effectively.
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