Slate
Adulthood brings a unique set of challenges for individuals with ADHD.
Common Symptoms of ADHD:
*Data gathered from a survey of over 100 individuals diagnosed with ADHD
“Adulthood has brought more responsibilities and higher expectations.”
“It demands more from me while eliminating any of the safety nets I relied on as a child.”
As individuals with ADHD transition into adulthood, they are faced with greater demands and responsibilities, all while losing the aids they relied on as children.
This creates a desperate need for individuals with ADHD to find new tools and ways of coping with their symptoms as adults.
*Based on survey data
“I have to write everything down. My brain won't remember things later on, so I have to create visual triggers to remind me throughout the day.”
Individuals with ADHD have difficulty keeping track of things in their minds. Visual reminders like to-do lists and notes are critical tools for helping them to remember things throughout the day.
Problems With Existing List and Reminder Tools:
How might we offer the benefits of notes, reminders and to-do lists to adults with ADHD in a more accessible, easy to use, and less distracting package?
Introducing
Slate
Slate is a smartwatch developed for individuals with ADHD. Most individuals with ADHD need lists to remember things throughout the day. Slate aims to improve this experience by making the note taking and list making process simple, easy to access, and visible at a glance from the user's wrist. This is accomplished through combining e-writing capabilities with a focused smartwatch interface.
