Launch App

Overview

1. As someone who's always struggled with procrastination and time management myself, I see ClockIn! as the perfect stepping stone for people to start developing better time management skills, in order to combat unneeded stress and anxiety wherever possible. Rather than typical calendars, ClockIn! only has users focus in on the immediate future (today and tomorrow), making sure that users are not overwhelmed, and can take the process of making schedules, plans, and better time management step by step, day by day. Over time, this habit of building schedules and trying to stick by them will serve as a healthy habit that one will cherish.

2. The issue of stress and is growing prevalent around the world (and especially within the country) by the day. Reports by the American Psychological Association indicate roughly two-thirds of adults see the uncertain future as a significant source of stress, with my own generation, Gen Z, sharing the nearly the same sentiment. If not mitigated, stress leads to terrible impacts on productivity and joy in our lives. While ClockIn! in no way solves it, it'll be able to provide a guide for users to build healthy, stress-reducing habits through better time management.

3. In my junior year of high school, I've dealt with many stresses, and after many times of reflecting upon my workflow, and what I can do to reduce it, I've always come to the same conclusion: I'm terrible at time management. Whether it's procrastination, putting things to the last minute, or trying to make things on the spot, I've realized I've created so much unnecessary stress, and it led me to the idea of ClockIn!, because it could be an app and solution that I myself would be able to see the benefits of.

Friday, April 28, 2023

Audience

1. The main demographics for ClockIn! are the two renown for dealing with stress and trying to keep up with time: high schoolers (like me!) trying to stay on top of homework, or adults simply trying to map their days and routines. I chose to target these demographics as they're the ones that face the issue of stress and anxiety the most. Practicing time management is one of the most effective methods of reducing stress and keeping ourselves in order during these uncertain times. and by offering a quick, easy way to achieve it, ClockIn! serves as the perfect medium.

2. I decided to use a minimalist-styled user interface and icon to appeal to a wide audience, thereby broadening the potential impact ClockIn! can have. The blue-ish background in the ClockIn! logo demonstrates a sense of much-needed calmness to counteract stress. The replacement of a clock for an O is also intentional in order to draw attention and gain the intrigue of audiences. The app's simplistic, minimalist user interface design also makes it much easier for any person, regardless of technical literacy, to be able to understand how to use the app.

Friday, April 28, 2023

Ryan

Hi! My name is Ryan, and I'm currently a junior at South Windsor High School. I've been tinkering around with code and programming since my middle school days, often making little video games for fun. For this year's challenge, I decided to go outside the box and try making an application on Android Studio for the first time! When I'm not coding about, I'll be either doing my studies, having fun with my friends at the nearest park, or play some soccer!

Friday, April 28, 2023