ShiftOff
Log off for real.
- Project
- I designed an end-of-day companion so logging off is a handoff, not a willpower test.
- Problem
- The desk stays in sight from the couch, and work thoughts come with you.
- What I did
- I researched the pull, then designed a ritual that offloads open loops before the vault locks.
- UX Design
- Product Design
- Wellness
My role
UX / product design
Timeline
April 2026 · Solo
Client
Concept · Work-life Boundaries (Academic)
Industry
Wellness · Productivity · Service Design
The Great Reset, then the morning
Design the right thing first
Four people, same square meter
I talked to a UX architect, an analyst, a creative director, and an engineer in a 350-square-foot studio. The desk and the bed share a room.
The desk is still in the shot
7 of 8 worked in a space visible from the couch or bed. That sightline is a low-level pull even when they are not working.
Eight of eight still at work
All eight had involuntary work thoughts after hours: replaying conversations, or solving unfinished tasks. Both wreck sleep and presence.
A commute you can still take
Splash, ritual, seal the day
Reflection
Disengagement is what people do after the interface disappears, not how long they stay inside it.
Next Steps
I want to test whether the handoff actually cuts after-hours Slack checking.