Aeon

a new representation of time

Khyati Saraf + Anji Clubb

Problem

traditional time management tools do not adequately address our needs through their representations or functions

traditional time management tools

traditional time management tools

linear + rigid

traditional time management tools

linear + rigid

traditional time management tools

linear + rigid

traditional time management tools

linear + rigid piecemeal

traditional time management tools

linear + rigid piecemeal

traditional time management tools

linear + rigid piecemeal quantity over quality

traditional time management tools

linear + rigid piecemeal quantity over quality future-oriented

traditional time management tools

linear + rigid piecemeal quantity over quality future-oriented fail to take into account importance + urgency

traditional time management tools

linear + rigid piecemeal quantity over quality future-oriented fail to take into account importance + urgency

traditional time management tools

linear + rigid piecemeal quantity over quality future-oriented fail to take into account importance + urgency

Image credit: illustration by Traci Daberko

Research

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Focus is key to quality and effectiveness

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focus + default mode network

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space past-reflective

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design principles

Design Ideas

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Week 8: Refine design ideas based on feedback Week 9: Test design ideas/solicit financial support Week 10: Incorporate test results/solicit technical support Week 11: Test design ideas 2 Week 12: Produce interactive design prototype

Thank you