What if we could change teens addictive habits through better design?
Duration: 10 weeks
the non-addictive smartphone
Moto Jr
What if we could change teens addictive habits through better design?
Duration: 10 weeks
the non-addictive smartphone
Moto Jr
What if we could change teens addictive habits through better design?
Duration: 10 weeks
the non-addictive smartphone
Moto Jr
Bigger screen, higher addiction
Bigger screen, higher addiction
while big phones are intended for productivity, the screen size increase makes them more apt for activities like Youtube, instagram or tiktok
while big phones are intended for productivity, the screen size increase makes them more apt for activities like Youtube, instagram or tiktok
while big phones are intended for productivity, the screen size increase makes them more apt for activities like Youtube, instagram or tiktok
extra screen time on average
extra screen time
on average
4 hours
of kids feel addicted
50%
extra screen time
on average
4 hours
of kids feel addicted
50%
Yup. they always get dropped
in user interviews, most kids attributed their broken phones to not being able to hold the phone comfortably
in user interviews, most kids attributed their broken phones to not being able to hold the phone comfortably
dropped their phones in the last year
extra screen time
on average
43%
i got it the screen was like hella scratched and cracked"
i got it the screen was like hella scratched and cracked"
arjun
dropped their phones in the last year
43%
i got it the screen was like hella scratched and cracked"
arjun
interview takeaway: Sentimentality equals care.
interview takeaway: Sentimentality equals care.
making a phone that represents “them” is really important for the phones longevity as well as its value
making a phone that represents “them” is really important for the phones longevity as well as its value
Esha
I bought new airpods because my friend bought a case for me!
I bought new airpods because my friend bought a case for me!
fit for teens hands
fit for teens hands
I went through at least 12 prototypes to find a good fit for the average teenagers hand. this also involved several rounds of user interviews and ergonomics studies
I went through at least 12 prototypes to find a good fit for the average teenagers hand. this also involved several rounds of user interviews and ergonomics studies
lowering screentime through physical habits
By making something which is more tactile, we can advocate for a kid to not look at their screen, instead looking at the world around them
the volume button could light up when its loud to prevent hearing damage
what if..
refining a design language
I really wanted to focus on motorola as a brand, and what I could bring to the table with their long, vastly varied design history and incorporate it with the kids market
To ensure the phone was a fit with the target demographic, I did user testing with a variety of adolescents from 9-12. This aided refinement of things like the proportions, form factor and comfort in the pocket
prototype ergonomics
To ensure the phone was a fit with the target demographic, I did user testing with a variety of adolescents from 9-12. This aided refinement of things like the proportions, form factor and comfort in the pocket
prototype ergonomics
instead of following trends, I wanted motorola to stand out with an iconic silhoutte, with accent colors that build sentimentality with the brand
finding a new design ethos
instead of following trends, I wanted motorola to stand out with an iconic silhoutte, with accent colors that build sentimentality with the brand
finding a new design ethos
whether you’re out on a run on have your phone falling in the middle of your midterm, the old school lanyard comes to save the day!
whether you’re out on a run on have your phone falling in the middle of your midterm, the old school lanyard comes to save the day!
hanging in there for the lifestyle
whether you’re out on a run on have your phone falling in the middle of your midterm, the old school lanyard comes to save the day!
whether you’re out on a run on have your phone falling in the middle of your midterm, the old school lanyard comes to save the day!
hanging in there for the lifestyle
whether on a table when your finishing an assignment or in the background, the cornerhole notification light is there to save things.. no matter which way the phone is facing
notifying without taking away from life
whether on a table when your finishing an assignment or in the background, the cornerhole notification light is there to save things.. no matter which way the phone is facing
notifying without taking away from life
passive indicator!
Whoa! thats too loud. By using a passive indicator, the teen will not be indicating to themselves that the music is too loud, but to parental guardians
passive indicator!
Whoa! thats too loud. By using a passive indicator, the teen will not be indicating to themselves that the music is too loud, but to parental guardians
once the phone is powered on, the button can be tied to anything including an assistant, an action or a specific set of commands
anything button
the non-addictive smartphone
once the phone is powered on, the button can be tied to anything including an assistant, an action or a specific set of commands
anything button
the non-addictive smartphone
