Focus: Notification Lamp

Focus
A Smart Notification Lamp

Focus is my solution to Autodesk’s Desktop Fusion challenge. Focus is a smart notification lamp designed to reduce workflow distractions and smartphone reliance. With the use of its built in projector module, Focus projects content directly onto a surface (desks, notebooks, etc). This makes it easy for a user to view notifications without having to access his/her phone.

Notifications Modes
Focus has two notification modes: Discreet and Priority. Discrete mode keeps disturbances at a minimum by only showing the app icon of an incoming notification. Priority mode lets users see both the icon as well as the contents of a notification, enabling users to never miss important notifications. Focus can also display data from other apps such as the currently playing music track or a permanent clock image.

User Interaction
Focus utilizes user friendly gestures to interact with notifications. For example, one can simply swipe away notifications that are