Digital-Wellness-Reminder-PRD.md

Digital Wellness Reminder - Product Requirements Document

Overview

The Digital Wellness Reminder is a web application designed to help office workers maintain better digital wellness habits by reminding them to take regular breaks from screen time.

User Profile

Primary User: Office workers who spend extended periods in front of computer screens.

User Need: These users often become so engrossed in their work that they forget to take necessary breaks, leading to eye strain, poor posture, and decreased productivity over time.

User Goal: To develop healthier work habits without disrupting workflow.

Problem Statement

Extended, uninterrupted screen time leads to:

• Eye strain and potential long-term vision issues
• Physical discomfort and posture problems
• Mental fatigue and decreased productivity
• Increased stress levels

Users need a non-intrusive way to remember to take regular breaks without losing focus on their work.

Product Goals

1. Reduce user eye strain and physical discomfort
2. Improve overall productivity by encouraging short, regular breaks
3. Promote better digital wellness habits
4. Provide a simple, non-disruptive user experience

Features & Requirements

Core Features

1. Timed Break Reminders

   • Set intervals for break reminders (default: 60 minutes)
   • Customizable interval settings
   • Option to postpone reminders

2. Wellness Suggestions

   • Variety of break activity suggestions (stretching, eye exercises, etc.)
   • Different suggestion categories (physical, visual, mental)

3. Modal Notification

   • Non-disruptive popup design
   • Clear, actionable interface
   • Quick dismiss option

4. Basic Statistics

   • Track breaks taken vs. skipped
   • Daily wellness score

User Interface

1. Settings Panel

   • Interval configuration
   • Notification preferences
   • Suggestion category toggles

2. Reminder Modal

   • Clear, concise break suggestion
   • Visual timer showing recommended break duration
   • "Take Break" and "Skip" buttons
   • Option to "Remind me in 5 minutes"

3. Dashboard

   • Simple visualization of daily/weekly breaks
   • Streak counter for consistent usage

Technical Requirements

1. Frontend

   • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
   • Responsive design for desktop use
   • Local storage for settings persistence

2. Core Components

   • JavaScript timer functionality
   • Modal popup system
   • Notification system compatible with browser permissions
   • Data storage for user preferences and statistics

3. Performance Requirements

   • Minimal memory usage while running in background
   • No noticeable impact on system performance

Success Metrics

1. User Engagement

   • Number of active users
   • Retention rate after 1 week, 1 month

2. User Behavior

   • Percentage of suggested breaks taken vs. skipped
   • Changes in break-taking behavior over time

3. User Feedback

   • Self-reported improvement in physical comfort
   • Satisfaction with reminder frequency and suggestions

Future Enhancements (v2)

1. Browser extension version for deeper integration
2. Customizable break suggestions library
3. Integration with calendar to adjust reminder timing around meetings
4. More detailed analytics and trends
5. Progressive web app functionality for offline use

Timeline (2-Day Hackathon)

• Day 1 - Morning: Requirements finalization & UI design
• Day 1 - Afternoon: Core timer functionality & UI implementation
• Day 1 - Evening: Modal popup and notification system
• Day 2 - Morning: Basic statistics tracking & settings panel
• Day 2 - Afternoon: Testing, bug fixes & polish
• Day 2 - Evening: Final presentation prep & demo