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Focus
Break work into approachable steps with time guidance so big goals stop feeling overwhelming.
ADHD-friendly workflow
Gentle nudges. Real progress.
Voted Best Visual Design (Fall 2025)
Meet Theo, the study companion that breaks big goals into doable steps, checks in with you between tasks, and celebrates every win.
Key screens
Everything you need for a seamless work session
Begin or plan a session, break down your goal into smaller, timed tasks, and start working. Theo will be there to remind you to take breaks and reflect. See your progress over time.
Our values
Supportive focus
We built Theo to make focus feel gentle and sustainable for ADHD learners—clear plans, reflective moments, and a companion who keeps you company.
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Support
Chat with Theo when you need encouragement, accountability, or a quick pivot to stay on track.
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Balance
Recover energy with planned breaks and reflective prompts that keep you motivated for the long run.
Core features
Structured help, friendly tone
Plan goals with AI
Turn a vague goal into a step-by-step plan with time estimates you can actually follow.
- Quick setup in under a minute
- Time blocks that flex as you work
- Session view that keeps you centered
Reflect while you work
Between tasks, Theo checks in so you can adjust, celebrate wins, and keep morale high.
- Lightweight chat prompts
- Break reminders you can snooze
- Saved reflections for later review
Save & schedule
Archive plans for later and pick up where you left off.
- Plan sessions ahead of time
- Resume unfinished sessions with ease
- View a calendar of all previous sessions
Discover a friendly presence
Theo stays warm and encouraging so you feel supported, not judged.
- Friendly tone tuned for ADHD learners
- Celebrations for small wins
- Optional accountability nudges
Videos
Step inside the experience
See the spirit of Theo and how the workflow comes together.
Concept video
Awarded “Best Production Value” and runner-up “People’s Choice” at the 2025 CS 147 Film Festival.
Demo video
See how Theo guides focus, reflection, and energy across a real session.
Design process
From needfinding to high fidelity
Every milestone that documents what we learned and how the product evolved.
A1 · Needfinding
Early research into ADHD learners and what keeps them from finishing tasks.
A2 · POVs, HMWs, & Experience Prototypes
Framed hypotheses and tested quick experience prototypes.
A4 · Concept Video
Visual story of the emotions and behaviors we’re designing for.
A5 · Low-fi Prototype
Sketches and usability tests that shaped the core flows.
A6 · Medium-fi Prototype
Interactive Figma prototype with more attention to design details.
A8 · High-fi Prototype
Refined visuals and interactive flows featuring a fully-implemented back-end.
A9 · Heuristic Evaluation
Findings and fixes prioritized from expert review.
A10 · Poster, Pitch & Demo Video
Presentation and pitch materials displaying our final prototype.
A11 · Final Report
Our complete design process in a single document, plus reflections and next steps.
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Team
The people behind Theo
A group of four CS 147 students-turned-developers and designers who created the app.
Ananya N.
Designer & developer
Ayana G.
Designer & developer
Anthony C.
Designer & developer
Felix Z.
Designer & developer
Try it yourself
Try the demo
Download the Expo Go app and scan to open the interactive demo!
