ChronoBrew
Coffee companion that helps user maintain healthy coffee habits
Timeline
Fall 2025 I 7 weeks
Up to 1 in 4 caffeine consumers exceed the recommended daily limit of 400 mg
How much is too Much?
Unmonitored coffee intake can quickly exceed healthy limits, leading to caffeine dependence and withdrawal symptoms such Severe health issues such as
As health becomes a growing trend, how we can help coffee drinkers stay within the recommended 400 mg limit—about four cups a day—without disrupting their daily routines.
How might we design a companion that can manage coffee consumptions and Assist users to have healthier habits
Goals
Tracking to capture all the necessary data
Encourages healthier habits by organizing 4 cups a day
Timing the Next Cup
To create a more supportive and efficient user experience that maintains focus and usability over extended work hours
To translate user behaviors and habits into meaningful LED cues and on-screen prompts that guide coffee breaks
Soft Intelligence
To personalize recommendations, the system collects data on coffee intake (timing and quantity), user preferences, daily habits, and sleep patterns so the clock can understand behavior and guide healthier consumption.
The clock limits users to four coffee breaks per day and uses app data to schedule reminders based on habits and preferences, helping track intake and encourage longer caffeine-free periods; it rotates and lights up at each break to cue the user, who then presses a button after finishing to log the drink and start timing the next break.
Seamless Simplicity
From complex digital interfaces to a single, intuitive point of interaction—designed for clarity and ease.
Subtle alertness
To ensure clarity and coherence by refining key details into a unified design vision
ChronoBrew
CHRONOBREW is a sleek mini clock that helps you drink coffee smarter. It gently reminds you when to sip and skip your coffee to ensure you have healthier habits
