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:

  1. Schedule Creation & Adaptation

  2. Community Connection

  3. 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

  1. Progressive feature introduction is crucial for user adoption

  2. AI personalization must balance automation with user control

  3. Community features require careful moderation and matching

Next Steps

  1. Enhanced AI capabilities for better personalization

  2. Expanded wellness resource library

  3. Corporate wellness program integration

  4. Global community events and challenges

Copyright @2024

Made with

&

with ❤️ & ☕

Rishabh Singh

Copyright @2024

Made with

&

with ❤️ & ☕

Rishabh Singh

Copyright @2024

Made with

&

with ❤️ & ☕

Rishabh Singh