Proposed design of task management system for ADHD

Proposed design of task management system for ADHD

Key Features

• 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".

• 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

• Focus mode

  • Displays only the current task and hides all other information
  • Timer function to encourage regular breaks

• microtask decomposition

  • Assistive functions to break down large tasks into smaller executable steps
  • Provides visual rewards upon completion of each step

• 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

• Visualization of progress

  • Visual display of progress, including number of completed tasks and focus time
  • Long-term trend analysis to drive improvement

• voice input

  • Ability to voice-activate tasks as soon as they occur to you
  • Automatically categorized into "to be done later" category

• 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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