Info.
ITI Technologies is a startup reimagining AI-driven wellness tools for the neurodivergent community.
Info.
ITI Technologies is a startup reimagining AI-driven wellness tools for the neurodivergent community.
Role.
Led the design of a mobile-wearable solution for emotional regulation, supporting users to manage meltdowns in daily life
Role.
Led the design of a mobile-wearable solution for emotional regulation, supporting users to manage meltdowns in daily life
Tools.
Figma, FigJam, GitHub Issues, Vercel
Tools.
Figma, FigJam, GitHub Issues, Vercel
Info.
ITI Technologies is a startup reimagining AI-driven wellness tools for the neurodivergent community.
Info.
ITI Technologies is a startup reimagining AI-driven wellness tools for the neurodivergent community.
Role.
Led the design of a mobile-wearable solution for emotional regulation, supporting users to manage meltdowns in daily life
Role.
Led the design of a mobile-wearable solution for emotional regulation, supporting users to manage meltdowns in daily life
Regulating emotions has always been challenging.
Regulating emotions has always been challenging.
for example,
Meltdown is emotional and physiological.
Meltdown is emotional and physiological.
Meltdowns are often triggered by sensory overload. Though the experience varies for individuals, the impact is significant. Users describe a broad spectrum of emotional and bodily responses to these overwhelming moments.
A meltdown occurs when one has a sensory overload (environmental & emotional). Research has shown children with ASD are more likely to have difficulties with regulation due to differences in perception.
Current solutions offer restricted help during these moments.
Current solutions offer restricted help during these moments.
problem 1.1
Personal triggers, generic solutions
Personal triggers, generic solutions
Most wellness applications rely on generalized biometrics. Users must already understand their emotional states, making these tools more like trackers than true support systems.
Most wellness applications rely on generalized biometrics. Users must already understand their emotional states, making these tools more like trackers than true support systems.
But there is a catch
Tracking emotions isn't regulating it.
Tracking emotions isn't regulating it.
High cognitive load tools offer useful tracking but require effort to interpret. Low cognitive load tools are easier to use but may lack meaningful engagement to sustain.
A meltdown occurs when one has a sensory overload (environmental & emotional). Research has shown children with ASD are more likely to have difficulties with regulation due to differences in perception.
problem 1.2
Wellness technology ≠ Effective soothing techniques
Wellness technology ≠ Effective soothing techniques
Journaling vs. Journal-as-a-feature
60% user choose it as the go-to reflective tool
Requires users' efforts, leading to dropouts
Journaling vs. Journal-as-a-feature
60% user choose it as the go-to reflective tool
Requires users' efforts, leading to dropouts
Journaling vs. Journal-as-a-feature
60% user choose it as the go-to reflective tool
Requires users' efforts, leading to dropouts
Journaling vs. Journal-as-a-feature
60% user choose it as the go-to reflective tool
Requires users' efforts, leading to dropouts
Coping strategy vs. Habit gamification
Effective immediate relief on-the-spot
Risk of users becoming reward-dependent
Coping strategy vs. Habit gamification
Effective immediate relief on-the-spot
Risk of users becoming reward-dependent
Coping strategy vs. Habit gamification
Effective immediate relief on-the-spot
Risk of users becoming reward-dependent
Coping strategy vs. Habit gamification
Effective immediate relief on-the-spot
Risk of users becoming reward-dependent
