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Real-time task monitoring and performance analytics.
Tracking & Reporting
Points for logging in, communication, and collaboration, for eg., points multiplied for assisting team members.
Gamified Tasks
Problem Statement
Managing remote teams often leads to challenges like
which can impact overall team performance and collaboration.....
Inefficient Communication
Difficulty in
Tracking Productivity
Reduced Engagement
Platform
Opportunities for the platform
Weaknesses
Strengths
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Trello
Habitica
CRED
Real-time communication, robust integrations
Full suite integration, scalable for enterprises
Visual task management, user-friendly
Fully gamified, motivational incentives
Effective reward system, sleek UX
No built-in rewards, task tracking requires external tools
Complex UI, no gamification features
Limited communication, no collaboration rewards
Individual-focused, lacks team collaboration
Focused on finance, no teamwork support
Reward collaboration with points for helping teammates.
Simplify workflows and add goal-oriented missions.
Introduce collaborative points and custom avatars.
Design team-based challenges with professional rewards.
Implement internal rewards and purpose-driven goals.
Competitive analysis
To deepen this understanding, I also examined existing tools like Slack, Trello, Habitica, and CRED. Each platform revealed interesting patterns
Trello nailed task tracking but lacked emotional engagement, Habitica was gamified but too individual-focused, and Slack felt overwhelming for casual updates.
These observations helped me spot clear opportunity areas to simplify workflows, bring more visibility to progress, and introduce team-centric motivation, core ideas that shaped the foundation of CO-MOTION.
What CO-MOTION offers
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ONBOARDING SCREENS
Application Screens
Kanban style board to effectively visualize and manage your tasks, enhancing productivity and organization.
Explore your current standings, points earned, the levels you have achieved, and discover strategies to earn more points.
Incorporate healthy breaks into your work routine at your own pace to accumulate points for each break taken and assess your daily productivity levels.
Assess your position relative to your teammates.
Offers filter and sort options to explore your rankings across different teams.
Team Work Features
This feature aids users in identifying tasks efficiently, preventing duplication, assisting those in need, and boosting performance.
This feature aids users in identifying tasks efficiently, preventing duplication, assisting those in need, and boosting performance.
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Co-Motion - A remote collaboration PM tool
Redefining Remote Work with Gamified Clarity & Connection
Behavioral Design
Diary Study
User Interviews
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Product Design
UX Research
Mixed Methods
Survey Research
Summary
CO-MOTION is a gamified collaboration platform designed to enhance productivity, motivation, and inclusivity for remote teams.
The project focuses on addressing challenges like tool fatigue, lack of recognition, and low team engagement—particularly for users with ADHD and dyslexia.
Through behavioral research, design iterations, and feedback loops, CO-MOTION integrates game mechanics like streaks, rewards, and team rankings to reintroduce fun and visibility into remote work.
Role, Team and Duration
UX Researcher, Product Designer
Solo as a Master's Capstone Project under the mentorship of
Professor Tim Gorichanaz
September 2024 - March 2025
Design Brief
Staying productive and engaged while working remotely can be overwhelming, especially with scattered tools and limited team connection.
Design an inclusive, gamified collaboration platform that helps remote teams manage tasks, track productivity, and stay motivated through shared goals, personalized rewards, and simplified communication—creating a cohesive remote work experience.
Diving in the Process
I began this project by exploring how remote work has reshaped collaboration and productivity over the last few years. My initial research relied heavily on secondary sources—ranging from articles and workplace reports to case studies and blogs—focused on the everyday struggles of remote workers. I specifically looked into common pain points like fragmented communication, reduced motivation, lack of visibility, and digital fatigue.
How Might We?
How might we reduce tool fatigue by centralizing task, meeting, and team interactions in one streamlined interface?
How might we make progress tracking more intuitive and motivating for remote employees struggling with visibility and feedback?
How might we design gamified elements that encourage engagement without fostering unhealthy competition?
What do the Interviewees say?
“When coding with music on, people might miss Teams notifications... time-sensitive solutions can get delayed”.
The day starts in this room and ends in this room... it can be isolating because I don’t know my teammates personally.
“In a remote setting, you’re alone doing tasks... but if you’re in the office, colleagues nearby might hear your problem and hop in to help.”
SURVEY FINDINGS
Conducted a comprehensive survey involving 21 respondents from various industries to gather insights and feedback.
38%
Scheduling Conflicts
42%
Task Tracking Challenges
52.4%
Communication Problems
61.9%
Intermittent Work Motivation
Weekly, monthly, and yearly level badges. Users select anonymous avatars with pre-designed identities.
Reward-Based System
Real-time task monitoring and performance analytics.
Tracking & Reporting
Points for logging in, communication, and collaboration, for eg., points multiplied for assisting team members.
Gamified Tasks
What CO-MOTION offers
