Campfire: Mental Wellbeing for Remote Workers
Concept Case Study
timeline
2 weeks
tools
Figma
FigJam
Google Forms
Zoom
Notion
MY ROLE
Lead UX Designer
skills & Methods
User Research (Surveys, Interviews)
Competitive Analysis
Persona Development
User Journey Mapping
Wireframing & Prototyping
Usability Testing
Overview
Remote work promises flexibility but often delivers isolation and burnout. Campfire emerged from a personal journey of struggling with remote work boundaries, evolving into a platform that combines productivity tools with mental wellness support. The project aimed to create a digital environment where remote workers could thrive through community connection and structured flexibility.
Problem
Picture Amy, a freelance writer whose initial excitement about remote work freedom gradually morphed into a struggle with isolation and burnout. Her story resonates with countless remote workers who find themselves working longer hours, feeling disconnected, and struggling to maintain boundaries between work and personal life.
Since the global shift to remote work, nearly 1 in 5 workers report struggling with work-life balance. The lack of structure and community support has led to:
Increased burnout rates
Declining mental health
Reduced productivity
Social isolation
Key Research Metrics
72% of surveyed remote workers struggle with routine maintenance
65% report feelings of isolation
80% express interest in combined productivity and wellness solutions
Solution
Campfire creates a digital ecosystem where productivity meets wellness through:
AI-powered personalized schedules
Virtual coworking spaces
Gamified wellness tracking
Community accountability systems
By integrating community support, wellness tracking, and structured flexibility, Campfire helps remote workers achieve better work-life balance while maintaining productivity.
Core Task Flow
The user journey focuses on three key interactions:
Schedule Creation & Adaptation
Community Connection
Wellness Integration
Iterations & Adjustments
Yo
The Final Solution
1. AI-Powered Scheduling
Personalized schedule recommendations
Adaptive work patterns based on productivity data
Smart break suggestions
2. Virtual Coworking Spaces
Real-time peer connections
Focused work sessions
Community challenges and support
3. Wellness Integration
Mood tracking and stress monitoring
Personalized wellness suggestions
Reward system for maintaining healthy habits
4. Community Accountability
Partner matching based on goals
Group milestone tracking
Peer support systems
Aftermath & Retrospective
Campfire demonstrates how technology can bridge the gap between productivity and wellness in remote work. By focusing on the human aspects of remote work while leveraging AI and gamification, we've created a platform that helps users thrive in their remote work environment.
Learnings
Progressive feature introduction is crucial for user adoption
AI personalization must balance automation with user control
Community features require careful moderation and matching
Next Steps
Enhanced AI capabilities for better personalization
Expanded wellness resource library
Corporate wellness program integration
Global community events and challenges