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Candle is a context-aware companion app designed to support train commuters in making the most of their travel time. By sensing real-time conditions like noise levels, crowding, and outside scenery, the app helps users choose the most suitable carriage for either quiet work or casual activity.
Train commutes are often wasted time, noisy, crowded, and stressful. Yet, they hold potential for both focused work and mental recovery.
My aim was to discover how a system could adapt to real-time conditions like noise, crowding, and scenery to support commuters’ changing needs. From using adaptive music to aid focus and relaxation, to guiding passengers to the right carriage for quiet work or conversation, the goal was to enhance both productivity and well-being during the daily journey
The diary entries revealed a strong reliance on digital media (e.g., music and podcasts) as a means to manage stress and pass the time productively. However, distractions from noise and crowded environments frequently hindered their ability to focus.
Users expressed a desire for a dynamic solution that could switch between productivity and relaxation modes depending on the context of the commute (e.g., delays or quiet sections).
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Helps users concentrate on work-related or productive activities. It offers a distraction-free environment with tools like task reminders and focus-enhancing background music.
Encourages users to disconnect from work and practice mindfulness. The app provides guided meditation sessions or asks users to engage in simple breathing techniques by voice command.
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Offers light entertainment, such as podcasts, music, or short stories, to help users pass time casually.
With key insights in place, I began developing early concepts and translating them into wireframes. I explored how different interaction flows could support commuters in choosing the right carriage or receiving adaptive content like music.
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The final UI design of the Candle app focuses on creating an intuitive and visually appealing experience that seamlessly supports commuters throughout their journey. The dark theme to emphasize the Candle app’s core concept of “enlightening the journey.” This design choice symbolizes how the app serves as a guiding light, helping users find focus, relaxation, or mindfulness amidst the daily commute.
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