T and F

Timer for Purdue University

Revolutionizing the alarm experience, T and F Timer acknowledges that setting alarms goes beyond mere reminders, encompassing a spectrum of emotional contexts. Unlike conventional alarms, our product transforms this experience by allowing users to choose from five emotions, each paired with custom-designed sounds and matching colors. This not only aligns with anticipated activities but also creates a personalized, sensory-rich encounter, thereby elevating overall user engagement.

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Unique Properties

Users choose emotions for alarms, aligning with anticipated activities. Five emotions have custom-designed sounds and matching colors displayed on the product window. This creates a personalized, sensory-rich experience, enhancing overall user engagement.

Tags

Timer, Alarms, Emotions, Reminder, Color, Sound

Production Technology

Tilt sensor, LED lighting, Timer Module

Design Challenge

Users interact with an innovative alarm system allowing customization based on anticipated activities, aligning with emotions and preferences. The system encompasses five predefined emotions, each associated with distinctive sounds and colors, offering a personalized and sensory-rich experience. The study scrutinizes productivity metrics pre and post-alarm triggers, providing valuable insights into the efficacy of customized settings on task performance. The most challenging part was designing a sound and color for each emotion because users have different opinions about the appropriate color and sound for each emotion.

Project Duration

The project was started in November of 2023 in the United States of America and substantially completed in February 2024 with continual updates and revisions.

Operation Flow

Users do not need to assemble this product for use. They can set the alarm using the timer dial on the bottom, lay it down to activate it, and customize the alarm sound based on their emotion. Additionally, it charges via the USB-C port.

Research

This research explores the influence of customized configurations on performance dynamics, specifically examining the effects of deadline and milestone-based alarm settings on productivity before and after alarms. Addressing the increasing demand for personalized productivity tools, the study explores the potential advantages of adapting alarm systems to individual preferences. A mixed-methods approach is applied, encompassing quantitative analysis of productivity metrics and qualitative insights derived from user feedback.

Inspiration

Setting alarms serves various purposes, from urgent reminders to gentle nudges. However, existing alarm sounds often fall short of reflecting the diverse emotional contexts users encounter. Whether it's the need for a prompt rush or a soothing reminder, our product revolutionizes the alarm experience by aligning sound design with the intricacies of why users set an alarm.

Image Credits

Jung Joo Sohn, Yulu Wang, Yun Joon Choi

Project Overview

T and F Timer has been a Iron winner in the Home Appliances Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Iron Recognition

Jung Joo Sohn was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work T and F Timer.

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