I split our work into primary and secondary research to understand ADHD from both scientific and real-world perspectives, putting together a detailed document breaking down how ADHD affects focus, productivity, and digital experiences. I developed research questions and interview guides, getting feedback from teachers to refine them before conducting interviews. I interviewed a Fontys student with ADHD, and their insights were game-changing - hearing firsthand about their daily struggles with websites and apps directly influenced our final concept. After our client meeting where Krom suggested focusing on 1-2 features, we decided to move forward with the AI text simplifier and pomodoro timer features. I worked on building the prototype for the showcase, doing user testing throughout the development process to make better design decisions.
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What is the project about
Project Krom was a digital accessibility initiative focused on helping people with ADHD navigate and interact with digital content more effectively. We chose ADHD as our focus because it's something a lot of designers and developers overlook when building websites and apps, even though it affects how millions of people interact with digital content. Our goal was to create a customizable browser extension packed with ADHD-friendly tools to help people study and work better online, allowing users to mix-and-match features that work for them like focus timers, webpage condensers, and simplified text display.
Research - Action
End Result
We successfully created a working browser extension prototype with two main features - the AI webpage condenser and pomodoro timer. The final showcase was incredibly successful, and we actually won the client's prize money after competing against another team. Our solution effectively addressed real problems that people with ADHD face when trying to focus and work online, with features that strip away digital clutter and provide tools for better time management and focus.
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Throughout the project, I was responsible for conducting the primary research including the ADHD interview and creating research documentation. I worked closely with JP on building the AI condenser feature, handling the frontend development for the webpage condenser. During the development phase after the first showcase, I implemented key improvements like switching from separate text chunks to an accordion-style layout, tweaking font sizes and families based on feedback, and adding the AI accuracy feature that received positive feedback during the final showcase.
Reflection
Looking back at this whole journey from day one to the final showcase, I can't believe how much I learned and grew as both a developer and team player. The interview with the ADHD student made everything click - it wasn't just theory anymore, but real problems we could solve, which completely changed how I approach user research. Working with this group was genuinely fun because we clicked really well and everyone brought their A-game, with our team chemistry staying strong throughout the whole process. The development phase pushed me into coding territory I'd never explored before, which was both challenging and exciting. Having such a cool project idea to work on kept me motivated even when things got challenging, and it's rare to find a project that combines great teammates, interesting technical challenges, and an idea you actually believe in. This whole experience was pretty special for me and really reinforced how important it is to design solutions based on real user needs rather than assumptions.