Skills
A physical phone-locking study device designed for the CMF by Nothing ecosystem, combining behavior research and industrial design to help students stay focused. The concept was developed through user research, brand analysis, and extensive ideation, then brought together as a complete product system with a physical device and companion app designed with Figma AI.
Description
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The Problem
The problem of phone use started personally. Research confirmed it was universal, with surveys and interviews revealing that phone distraction during study sessions was the main pain point and that physical separation was the most effective solution.
PROBLEM
How might we help students reduce distractions from their phone while studying?
The Brand
Designing within an existing ecosystem meant understanding its rules. Analyzed the CMF by Nothing product lineup to extract its design language and used those principles as the foundation for ideation, then refined the form through multiple rounds of sketching and iteration.
The Device
Finalized the form through CAD development, landing on a compact wedge-shaped unit with a phone slot, pixel-dot display, tactile dial, and release button. Drop your phone in to start a session. Turn and click the dial to set your times. Earn your phone back on breaks.
The App
Designed a companion app with Figma AI (Figma Make) to handle session setup, study stats, streak tracking, and app blocking. Three study modes — Open, Focus, and Lockdown — give users full control over how committed they want to be.
