A cognitive co-pilot for students with ADHD. External scaffolding for executive functions that operate differently due to neurodevelopmental variations.
Our design framework addresses six primary cognitive challenges faced by ADHD students.
Difficulty breaking tasks into steps and beginning work. We provide clear, actionable micro-tasks.
Limited capacity for holding information across screens. We keep everything visible and accessible.
Challenges directing focus and managing time perception. We minimize distractions and provide time cues.
Difficulty initiating non-stimulating tasks without frequent rewards. We gamify progress with immediate feedback.
Executive dysfunction linked to emotional dysregulation. We create calm, predictable interfaces.
Inaccurate sense of time passage and task duration. We make time visible and provide progress indicators.
Every design decision is guided by these core principles.
"Show the information; don't make users remember it."
Persistent progress bars and visible metadata reduce working memory demands. Everything you need is always on screen.
"Dopamine response within one second."
The interface provides dopamine-like responses instantly through animations and progress indicators. Every action gets acknowledged.
"One thing at a time."
Full-width assignment cards with hidden alternatives eliminate decision paralysis and attention fragmentation. Focus on what's next.
"Every element must justify its cognitive cost."
We constantly audit our UI. If an element doesn't serve a clear function, it doesn't belong. Less is more for ADHD brains.
"Users have finite sensory processing capacity."
Design audits whether elements earn their cognitive cost. Every color, animation, and interaction is justified against this budget.
"Consistency creates psychological safety."
Consistent, calm interfaces through dark mode, accessible typography, and familiar patterns. No surprises, no anxiety.
Concrete strategies that bring our philosophy to life.
Persistent context means users never have to remember where they were. All information stays visible and accessible.
Preattentive processing lets users instantly recognize urgency through color. Red = missing, orange = upcoming, blue = future.
Large tasks broken into micro-tasks with checkboxes. Each check provides dopamine. Momentum builds naturally.
XP counters, streaks, and progress bars at task, course, and overall levels. Progress is always visible at every scale.
Dark mode with carefully chosen contrast levels. Scientifically designed typography for readability. Calm, not chaotic.
Every screen in Strux Labs is designed with these principles in mind. From the Quest dashboard to individual assignment views, every element earns its place.
We use dark backgrounds (#0a0a0a) to reduce eye strain. Cards use subtle glassmorphic effects for depth without distraction. Progress is always visible through XP counters, streaks, and completion percentages.
The result? An interface that feels calm and capable, even when there's a lot of work to do.
palette View Live Design SystemBefore adding any element, we ask:
If an element can't pass this audit, it doesn't ship.
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