Glanceable UX

Mobile Widget Usability & Information Discovery Study

Introduction

Conducted research exploring how users perceive and interact with widgets on mobile devices. Examined the ideal balance between passive information consumption and interactive functionality. Identified opportunities for creating personalized, efficient experiences that reduce app switching. In the world of clock widgets, the focus has primarily been on visual appeal rather than the integration of time-sensitive functionalities into a single, consolidated view. Our proposed integrated clock widget aims to address this gap by combining aesthetics with seamless integration of critical information, revolutionizing the way users interact with their clocks.

Key Features

Instant Access to Time-Sensitive Information

Our integrated clock widget allows users to access essential information immediately, without the need to navigate through multiple applications. It displays future appointments and dynamically adjusts schedules based on the chosen AM/PM setting. Additionally, users receive up-to-date weather information every hour, enabling them to plan their day more efficiently.

Enhanced Productivity

By incorporating various native app functionalities into a single widget, our clock enhances productivity. Users can effortlessly view their free calendar slots at a glance, eliminating the need to open a separate calendar application. The widget also provides reminders of unfinished tasks, eliminating the need to access a dedicated task application.

Marketing Message

All Your Time-Sensitive Info at a Glance: Say goodbye to the hassle of switching between applications to gather details about your next appointment, pending tasks, or the weather forecast. Our integrated clock widget ensures you're always up to date, allowing you to access critical information effortlessly.

Tailor Your View

Feel overwhelmed by information overload? With our widget, you have full control over what information is displayed. Choose to view only the weather or quickly scan your integrated calendar—all at a glance.

Personalize Your Experience

Make the clock truly yours by adding your favorite pictures or videos as the background. Experience a "wow" effect as animated pictures, vivid transitions, and videos are triggered when you enter the clock widget panel.

Use Cases

1. Viewing Appointments and Free Time

Imagine Steve, a busy entrepreneur, needing to schedule a doctor's appointment in the afternoon. By checking the clock widget, he instantly sees a vacant slot around 3 PM, allowing him to schedule the appointment efficiently.

2. Checking the Weather

Steve has an important meeting in the afternoon and wonders if he needs an umbrella. The clock widget provides detailed weather information, indicating cloudy weather around 3 PM, helping Steve make the right decision.

3. Personalization

Steve wants to personalize his clock by adding a picture of his son hitting a home run at the park. With our clock widget, he easily selects the picture from his photo gallery, creating a unique and sentimental wallpaper.

Feature Roadmap

Phase 1

• Passive Consumption:

• Integrate time-based apps such as calendar, task notifications, and weather into the widget. Preview detailed weather information for specific times and days within the clock UI.

• Personalization:

• Allow users to personalize the clock's background with their own pictures or videos, creating a more customized experience.

Phase 2

• Increased Engagement:

• Enable users to open and manage calendar appointments directly from the clock UI. Provide the ability to open and edit task lists within the context of the clock widget.

• Weather Widget Integration:

• Allow users to access the weather widget directly from the clock UI, providing a comprehensive weather overview without the need to switch applications.

By implementing this software proposal, we aim to provide users with a revolutionary clock widget that seamlessly integrates time-sensitive functions while offering personalization and increased productivity. Join us on this journey to redefine how we interact with time and information.