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The Smart Productivity Companion for Neurodivergent Minds
Role
Product Designer
Built to be deleted.
Validated with the students it was designed for.
100% task success rate in round three, tested with college students including those with ADHD symptoms. Three rounds of prototyping, each one reshaping the product. 104 survey participants and 10 in-depth interviews with neurodivergent users.
What made it work.
Real-time environmental scanning that assesses workspace conditions, not task lists. Haptic nudging that redirects attention without adding another notification to ignore. Historical analytics that show the habit forming over time.
And when users no longer need Toggle? That is the ultimate win. After all, it is meant to be deleted.
The problem: why we need a smarter productivity solution.
Every productivity tool manages your time. None of them manage your room.
For college students aged 18 to 25, especially those with ADHD symptoms, staying productive in disorganized environments can feel like swimming against the tide. Distractions pile up, stress levels rise, and existing tools fail to offer meaningful, personalised solutions.
The productivity struggle is real.
Disorganized spaces = overwhelmed mind. Traditional productivity tools don't adapt to real-world distractions. ADHD users need personalized, real-time interventions, not generic advice.
Opportunity.
We saw a gap in the market for a real-time, adaptive tool that helps neurodivergent individuals take control of their environment, not just their task lists.
The logic behind Toggle: how we designed a smarter solution.
104 people, and one finding nobody was building for.
Our research painted a vivid picture of college life for students with ADHD symptoms. Through interviews, surveys, and user observations, we uncovered recurring pain points: cluttered desks, constant distractions, and difficulty maintaining focus.
104 survey participants and 10 in-depth interviews with neurodivergent users. Competitor analysis across existing productivity tools. User personas and journey mapping to define common pain points.
The finding that set the direction.
Existing solutions focus on time management, not environmental optimization. Every competitor we reviewed helped you plan your day. None of them helped you fix the room you were trying to work in.
The decisions that shaped Toggle.
How do you interrupt someone who is already easy to interrupt?
The tension: A nudge has to land, but every notification competes with the distractions we are trying to remove.
What shipped: Haptic feedback as the primary channel. A pulse you feel and nobody else notices. Voice and visual cues sit behind it, on request.
What we gave up: The richer information a screen could carry, in exchange for not becoming another distraction.
Minimal interface, or a feature-rich one?
The tension: More features mean more capability. For ADHD users, more features mean more visual clutter to filter.
What shipped: A minimalist UI with high contrast and clean design, deliberately sparse.
What we gave up: Depth on the surface, in exchange for a screen that does not itself become a distraction.
Gamify the habit, or trust the user?
The tension: Gamification builds habits, and it can also become another loop to get stuck in, which is the exact failure mode we were designing against.
What shipped: Light gamification tied to commitment tracking, designed to fall away as the habit forms.
Why it matters: Toggle succeeds when it is no longer needed, which is an unusual thing to design toward.
How Toggle works: sense, nudge, track.
A loop that runs in the background of your day.
Sense the room, not the task list. Integrated cameras scan the workspace and identify what is actually pulling focus away. Nudge without interrupting. A haptic pulse redirects attention. No banner, no sound, no new thing to read. Track until it is no longer needed. Historical analytics show the habit forming over time.
Information architecture.
We designed the information architecture with a strong focus on intuitiveness, ensuring a seamless and effortless user experience.
Design & prototyping: crafting UX which is friendly for neurodivergents.
Wearables and interfaces to rule distractions.
What if your workspace knew exactly how to help you focus? Our ideation process explored wearables that track user behavior, provide feedback, and offer actionable advice. Combined with interfaces designed to declutter and organize, we envisioned a system that didn't just guide users but empowered them to take control.
Key product decisions.
Minimalist UI with high contrast and clean design to reduce visual clutter.
Gamification elements to encourage habit-building.
Voice and haptic feedback for non-intrusive nudging.
To turn our vision into reality we designed wireframes and crafted 3D models, fine-tuning every detail so the final product would support users in optimizing their spaces effortlessly.
User testing: real students, real feedback, real progress.
Three rounds, and what each one changed.
We tested with college students, including those with ADHD symptoms, and gathered invaluable insights. Each round of feedback refined the product.
Round 1: Low-fi prototypes → Feedback implemented.
Round 2: Mid-fi wireframes → Improved navigation.
Round 3: Final hi-fi prototypes → 100% success rate.
What users loved.
Customizable settings for noise control and task reminders.
Subtle haptic feedback to refocus without being intrusive.
Real-time workspace analysis that helped reduce distractions.
Design & prototyping: crafting UX which is friendly for neurodivergents.
Wearables and interfaces to rule distractions
What if your workspace knew exactly how to help you focus? Our ideation process explored wearables that track user behavior, provide feedback, and offer actionable advice. Combined with interfaces designed to declutter and organize, we envisioned a system that didn't just guide users but empowered them to take control.
Key product decisions
Minimalist UI with high contrast and clean design to reduce visual clutter.
Gamification elements to encourage habit-building.
Voice and haptic feedback for non-intrusive nudging.
To turn our vision into reality we designed wireframes and crafted 3D models, fine-tuning every detail so the final product would support users in optimizing their spaces effortlessly.
The Toggle ecosystem: Hardware + Software in perfect sync.
Why productivity feels so out of reach.
Toggle is more than just a tool - it’s your personal productivity coach. Equipped with integrated cameras and intelligent software, it scans and analyzes your surroundings, offering real-time, actionable suggestions to optimize your workspace. From reducing distractions to enhancing focus, Toggle is the secret weapon for creating environments that inspire success.
And when users no longer need Toggle? That’s the ultimate win. After all, it’s "Meant to Be Deleted."
Toggle Earbuds - Wearable.
Integrated Camera: Scans workspace to identify distractions.
Haptic Motor: Sends subtle vibrations to refocus attention.
Noise-Canceling Speaker: Blocks distractions & plays focus sounds.
Toggle App - Interface.
Real-Time Environment Scan: Identifies workspace issues.
To-Do List & Task Tracker: Helps users stay organized.
Commitment Tracker: Reinforces positive habits.
Personalized Insights: Tracks progress and suggests improvements.
Productivity, personalized.
Key takeaways.
Sharper focus: College students, especially those with ADHD symptoms, found it easier to concentrate with personalized workspace recommendations.
Boosted Productivity: Students reported improved task management and reduced stress, unlocking more time for success.
Glowing Reviews: User testing highlighted high satisfaction, with participants praising the practicality and ease of use of Toggle’s design.