The Theory of Flow

Improving Human-Computer Interactions

Master thesis (2020)

Authors

S. Immerzeel Industrial Design Engineering

Contributors

H.E.C. Crone Materials and Manufacturing - IDE (coach)
J.D. Lomas Design Aesthetics - IDE (mentor)
Michiel Knoppert (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering
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Published Date

23-07-2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Abstract

This project presents the study of flow (perfect focus) as a possible solution to the modern decrease in attention span, especially in young professionals. Two separate tests were conducted to study the possibility of measuring productivity as a correlation of focus levels. These led to the creation of a software capable of tracking work efficiency in front of the computer, nevertheless, it lacked an interface or interaction with the user. To solve this, an app was created, FlowTrain, which learns from the user’s productivity patterns and advises on the ideal moments to work on tasks to maximize flow output. The result is integrated into the window UI and is focused around the creation of a conditioning ritual to reduce phone use and the limitation of distractors during working moments.

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