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Overview

In February of 2020, I was given the opportunity to work on the design prompt “How might we encourage better social habits?”

In the U.S., at least 3 out of 4 people now own a smartphone. As smartphone capabilities continue to grow, many people rely on their smartphones for almost everything. While smartphones keep us connected virtually, research suggests that smartphone usage actually harms our mannerisms and the quality of our in-person social interactions.

I was able to conduct user research, synthesize my findings to develop insight statements, and then design a “smart ring” to combat the problems I found. It was an amazing experience and I hope to continue working on the prototype!