Ajay Neginhal

Whapam is a productivity tool designed around timed focus intervals and reinforcement to help users with ADHD sustain attention and build consistent habits.

AcademicAug 2024 - Dec 2024Design Team Member

Whapam

Productivity device that uses structured work intervals and rewards to help users with ADHD sustain focus.

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ProductivityEmbeddedUXBehavioral Design

Key Reminders

  • Connect Whapam to the Pomodoro-inspired workflow (work, short break, long break).
  • Explain how the reward mechanism encourages habit formation.
  • Share lessons on designing for neurodiverse users.

Technologies

Embedded SystemsPrototypingInteraction Design

Problem and User Needs

Whapam was created to address attention and productivity challenges for users with ADHD by providing a structured, tactile workflow.

System Architecture

The device implements a timed work loop: a 25-minute focus interval, a 5-minute break, and a 15-minute longer break after four cycles.

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c code

Code example forthcoming

Timer state machine for interval scheduling.

Industrial Design

The form factor balances visibility with minimal distraction, while a reward mechanism promotes positive reinforcement after focus cycles.

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Testing and Validation

User feedback focused on usability, clarity of signals, and ease of resetting cycles.

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Demo and Next Steps

Future work includes refining the reward system and exploring companion analytics for habit tracking.

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