Doin’ It: ADHD Productivity Workbook
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Project Objectives
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To make a workbook that validates the struggles that accompany productivity for individuals with ADHD and offers them content to understand why.
02.
To offer up new strategies that are work for ADHD people in a way that in non-invasive way that doesn’t overwhelm the user, but leaves them wanting to know more.
03.
To engage individuals through compelling and interactive activities in order to get them to continue using the book and the strategies within it.
Problem Space
Everyone has the same age old advice, “Just make a list.” While that may work great for someone who is neurotypical, productivity management looks different for someone with ADHD, a lot different in fact. So why are people with ADHD forced into using tools that don’t engage or work with their way of thinking?
Design Criteria
“Doin’ It” aims to combat the productivity issues in young adults with ADHD by offering mental and physical tools that work WITH the divergent way of thinking. Each segment dives into the “why” of common ADHD stressors and uses stimulating activities to redirect stress into productivity.
Organization + Structure
There are 4 sections included in this book. Those cover a variety of topics related to productivity issues that people with ADHD struggle with. Each section is three pronged:
- Background : Content to help the user under the why to help rationalize and normalize common ADHD experiences.
- Tips N’ Tricks : Helpful strategies to help cope with challenges and offer an alternate paths to success.
- Activities : Engaging and simulating activities help reinforce the content in a fun and novel way.
Interactive Activities
Some of the activities feature sticker interactivity. Stickers are used to “complete” or “fix” elements. The placing of the stickers offers a satisfying reward for a job well done, and gives participants something that makes them want to come back to see it through. The stickers offer a multifaceted reward system that combines a sense of accomplishment, visual representation of progress, validation of effort, and anticipation of the final outcome. These factors combine to create a satisfying experience that motivates participants to come back and see the activity through to its completion.
