BreakBuddy

BreakBuddy is a study break activity generator designed to help students take more intentional and refreshing breaks. Instead of defaulting to endless scrolling, BreakBuddy suggests short, low-effort activities that fit naturally into study sessions. The goal is to support focus and well-being by encouraging breaks that actually help students reset, without adding pressure or distraction.

Working on BreakBuddy made me think more critically about how productivity tools can sometimes do too much. We wanted BreakBuddy to feel supportive, not demanding. Designing for something as simple as a break turned out to be surprisingly complex, it required empathy, restraint, and attention to how students actually study. This project reminded me that sometimes the best design choice is doing less, and doing it thoughtfully.