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Problem
Problem
Problem
Working from home has created feelings of isolation burnout, Isolation and lack of work life balance. Employees are struggling to stablish social connections in a virtual or hybrid workplace. This is worst for new employees.
Solution
Comet is an app that encourages coworkers to connect and stablish meaningful relationships. New workers can adapt faster and easier to the working environment
Roles
UX Research Lead
Lead UX engineer
Team members
Maria Oleaga
Wei Jin
Jianliang Hao
Bennet Hoisington
Jimmy Rojas
Deliverables
Process Book
Vision Video
Physical Product
Digital Product
Poster
Connect anonymously with coworkers over answers to daily prompts, reveal your identity or move on to the following unknown user!
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Eliminate anxiety when connecting with coworkers
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Bringing coworkers with varied personalities together
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Eliminate forced interactions, help build more organic relationships
Taking initiative to form new connections
Help your Coworkers solve challenges for your company, encourage each other, and build camaraderie!
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Create an enviroment to share your process and receive feedback
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Allow contribution to others work that requires your area of expertise
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Easy for employees to share information, being stored and classified for future reference
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Help build team camaraderie through group activities and games
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Encourage employees to form natural connections through shared experiences
Join already active games, or host a room for you and your newsound connections in your workplace!
1.0 Research
Why are social connections important ?
As a result of working from home employees are feeling:
Burnout
Isolated
Incapable of balancing work and personal life
Feel unsopported by their companies
"The most important factor in workplace happiness is positive social relationships with co-workers"
People who have strong friendships at their workplace are 7 times more likely to be engaged in their work
And are 50 % more satisfied with their work
From our Primary research:
86%
said they felt social connections are necessary within the workplace
60%
of employees feel a lack of connection since working remote
This problem affects specially new remote employees as they dont know anyone in the company, this makes it harder for them
“Ive been working for 3 months and I don't feel I know my coworkers ”
Key Insights
Key Insights
The majority of people want to make connections in their workplace but have a hard time starting a conversation
New workers take longer to get familiarized with their workplace and coworkers in a virtual setting
Connections with coworkers makes work more enjoyable and motivating, it makes collaborative work easier
There are no interactions outside of their team if company does not promote / encourage.
Spontaneous conversations and small talk help to create stronger connections between coworkers
Personas and Journey Map
2.0 Concept Ideation
App´s Blueprint
3.0 Prototype and Iteration
Round 1
Feedback
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switch between modes by pressing and holding
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choose asynchronous or simultaneous chat
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give people a space for random thoughts
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troublesome to switch between modes
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wants easily accesible content
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raised the issue of 'what if they are not available to connect at that moment?
Round 2
Feedback
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access the different modes via the global menu
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able to connect over prompts or anyone online
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Timer goes off as both parties send first message
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likes anonymity and time limit aspect
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suggested external motivator
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have more interesting themes for prompts (questions about personal identity, i.e cultural diferences)
Round 3
Feedback
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change icons for easier understanding
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create a more cohesive visual experience
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better integrate each mode together
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add back buttons where needed
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change icons for easier understanding
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create a more cohesive visual experience
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better integrate each mode together
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add back buttons where needed
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