ASSUMPTION 1

 

Test Card (Alfred, Sung, Sydney)
We believed that…	an ADHD-based scheduling app (our Mindflow product) would be priced at a valid rate at $10/mo.
To verify that, we will	send out surveys to individuals who are ADHD college students, the demographic we’re targeting.
And measure	how much people are willing to pay for our product by direct surveying.
We are right if…	the general responses teeter out at around $10/mo.

 

Learning Card (Alfred, Sung, Sydney)
We believed that…	an ADHD-based scheduling app (our Mindflow product) would be priced at a valid rate at $10/mo.
We observed…	that responses average from $8.99 – $12, around the price range we expected.
From that we learned that…	our pricing of $10/mo is fairly valid – most people are willing to settle for that as a middle ground where it’s not considered too much or too little.
Therefore, we will…	continue with our current pricing model.

Notes:

Generally speaking, the results were fairly in line with expectations, more in line than original estimations. Through a survey, we assessed how much participants would feel uncomfortable paying for such an app (with results at around $20), and at what price point they would assume lesser quality with our app (around $1-3). It seems that generally, a price range at around $9-12 was expected, and since $10 is roughly the median, our assumptions on pricing was validated.

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ASSUMPTION 2

Test Card (Gray)
We believed that…	an ADHD-focused schedule with frequent breaks and attention switches would improve productivity and engagement for individuals with ADHD.
To verify that, we will	create a sample schedule that incorporates frequent breaks, structured task switches, and personalization options, then ask ADHD participants to follow it for a day
And measure…	Do participants complete more tasks than usual?The frequency and quality of participant feedback regarding their experience with the schedule. Engagement levels, measured by whether participants follow the schedule for the entire day/week
We are right if…	At least 75% of participants report an increase in productivity or a positive change in focus. Most participants (over 60%) express a preference for the ADHD-focused schedule over their previous scheduling method.

 

Learning Card (Gray)
We believed that…	an ADHD-focused schedule with frequent breaks and attention switches would be conducive to productivity for those with ADHD.
We observed…	that if participants did engage with the schedule we created, participants largely liked the switches in attention between tasks.
From that we learned that…	balancing personalization, control, and breaks while keeping participants on-track created a good schedule.
Therefore, we will…	continue with the frequent breaks and allow for greater personalization.

 

Participant 1

(It appears that Higher Sense generates the images in very low quality for some reason – here is the original Google Doc with images for reference: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OrINJXE9A0AQE0y110ldcvxJtVQ7txuOc-JjJ4N-bA8/edit?usp=sharing)

This is this person’s original schedule and how they usually schedule their day, just including classes and athlete commitments. 

This is how the new schedule would look with the AI scheduler for students with ADHD, accounting for buffers, more breaks, micro-tasks and extra time, helping her manage her day and all her tasks. 

 

“This schedule worked for me because longer task times with regular breaks helped me be on task and not feel overwhelmed. In my old schedule, many times I tried to push through long study sessions that eventually left me exhausted and distracted. Now, taking short breaks to reset, and even having reminders for small tasks like checking on laundry-kept me more organized and relieved a lot of the stress associated with having things build up.

I also appreciated how I could tailor it to myself, like doing the math problem set after dinner if I was feeling pressed for time. This is a much more realistic-and friendly-schedule for my ADHD; yes, definitely, I could use this every day. It feels like a feasible structure that works in harmony with, not in conflict with, my attention span.”

Participant 2

Moderator: Gray

Participant 1 (ADHD, 5th-year student) usually used TickTick for task management, so our WoZ system “imported” that, arranged tasks by priority, and filled them in her schedule according to her Google Calendar availability.

Participant’s TickTick to do list.

 

The participant’s Google Calendar that was provided.

 

This was the daily schedule that MindFlow’s AI generated for the participant.

 

The participant did not complete a single task on the AI calendar, despite the pressing importance listed on her TickTick. When asked, she attributed it to too much cognitive load and also stated that, for one of the tasks, it would have taken her more than 1 hour to complete, so she did not do it.

 

For this participant, she did not like being told what to do and when. Even for events that she herself had scheduled on the original calendar, she did not follow through; for instance, she skipped SSO rehearsal and just had dinner with her friend instead. As a result, though the AI calendar failed for this participant, it is also probable that a calendar format as a whole might not be a good fit for this participant’s work style.

Participant 3

Moderator: Gray

Participant 3 (ADHD, freshman) lists their todos in the notes app, and I WoZ imported it into their Google Calendar based on their availability.

Their Notes app todo list and their Google Calendar.

 

The AI-generated schedule

 

The participant completed six tasks (two meetings, put away old dishes, practice dance, take shower, and CS 103 HW). It seems that for a lot of the smaller tasks, it was easier for the participant to accomplish when they were treated as breaks, instead of as major tasks or tasks that were not urgent (and thus would never get done).

 

Additionally, while CS 103 homework was the most pressing and time-consuming task, the participant stated that it helped their attention to have different tasks placed in between. While the momentum in working was broken up, that productivity was transferred to other tasks that had been deprioritized (but perhaps should not have).

 

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ASSUMPTION 3

Test Card (Nicole)
We believe that…	People want more tools to manage their ADHD and other mental health issues.
To verify that, we will…	Survey individuals and their want to find out more
And measure…	Measure the amount of people that respond to the survey and what specific mental health issues they would learn more about how to manage.
We are right if…	People who fill out the survey check off some mental health issues that they want to learn more about.

 

Learning Card (Nicole)
We believe that…	People are interested in accessing more tools to manage ADHD, anxiety, general wellness, and other specific mental health issues.
To verify that, we will	Survey individuals to determine their interest in learning about different mental health issues and managing specific conditions.
From that we learned that…	A majority (85.7%) of respondents expressed a desire for more tools to manage ADHD and other mental health illnesses. The most commonly selected areas of interest for further information include Anxiety Disorders (64.3%) and General Wellness (57.1%), followed by ADHD and Depression (both at 35.7%).
Therefore, we will…	Explore and develop tools or resources specifically focused on managing anxiety, promoting general wellness, and addressing ADHD and depression, as these areas show significant interest.

 

RESULTS FROM: ASSUMPTION 3 (14 Participants): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14493aQ6RtGiN3Ty4qX16KmiStJB3rGnkL_15XPbCnwM/edit#responses