Product designer | 2025 | Watch app | Discovery concept design | Research & product strategy
This project explores the early discovery and concept design of a watch-based app focused on supporting users' daily lives.
I focused on research and benchmarking, synthesising insights to support product positioning, and translating those insights into UX concepts tailored for a small screen.
The outcome is a set of validated concept designs and research artefacts that helped align stakeholders on direction and assess the feasibility of this approach before moving into development.
Some details, visuals, and branding elements have been intentionally abstracted or modified to respect client confidentiality and NDA.
I worked on an early-stage discovery project exploring how a small, screen-constrained device could support users in everyday contexts.
Many everyday tasks still rely heavily on people reminding, guiding, or stepping in for others. Existing solutions often depend on constant verbal prompts or manual support, which can be inconsistent, tiring, and difficult to sustain over time. This creates pressure not only for those giving support, but also limits the independence of those receiving it.
The challenge was to explore whether a small, wearable experience could offer more consistent, self-guided support. The device needed to communicate clearly on a very limited screen. The goal wasn’t to replace human support, but to explore how design could lighten the burden and encourage greater independence in real-world contexts.
Took primary responsibility for competitive research and benchmarking across wearables and adjacent products
Created user journey mapping and interview notes based on post-interview insights
Synthesised findings into clear criteria to support product positioning discussions
Rapidly generated concept designs to make abstract ideas tangible
Used light motion and visual feedback to explore engagement and clarity
*Competitive benchmarking matrix (modified)
*User journey map/Interview insights (modified)
Research and synthesis helped reduce ambiguity in an unfamiliar product space
Early concepts enabled more grounded positioning and scope discussions
Stakeholders aligned around a potential direction without committing to build prematurely
The work provided a strong foundation for future exploration if the project continues
*Complete a task user flow UI design (modified)