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Stroll

screen-free urban navigation
Stroll wearable devices
Stroll mobile app
stroll.living
product site

Context

Technology overload prevents people from being present while walking. Screen-based navigation and constant notifications undermine one of the simplest ways to recharge.

We asked: what if your body could receive directions intuitively, without looking at your phone?

Research

research methods

We asked the world how it feels to be always-on

Participants
0nationalities
0cities
survey participants
92%
reported weekly
technology overload
85%
wanted a way to navigate
without a screen

Top motivations for going on walks

Exercisephysical exercise56
Fresh airfresh air55
Clear headclear my head44
Natureconnect with nature44

Common barriers to screen-free walking

it makes me feel unsafe
i worry about getting lost
i don't want to miss notifications
i feel i must multitask while walking

Design Process

From sketches to wearables.

research
define
ideate
prototype
validate
refine
Researchcompetitor analysis, discovery survey, concept foundations & principles
Defineaudience, goals, values, positioning
Ideatemust/should/could/must nots, sketches
Prototypewearable, app
Validatetests, demo & feedback
Refineresearch findings, brand & website

Product Strategy & Feature Prioritization

We prioritized features that maximize presence and safety while minimizing distraction.

  • Haptic navigation prioritized for cognitive offloading.
  • AI coaching designed to gently encourage presence, not overwhelm.
  • Emergency location alerts integrated based on safety concerns.
Stroll wearable device product design

The Stroll App

The Stroll app provides simple navigation controls and coaching feedback, designed for minimal interaction before and after walks.

Start a Stroll

Stroll app voice input interface
Stroll app device pairing screen
Stroll app lock screen encouragement

MVP Development & Testing Strategy

  • Iterative user testing uncovered key improvements in haptic feedback clarity.
  • Safety alert flow optimized based on user hesitation observations.
  • Emotional feedback highlighted increased user presence and reduced phone checking.

“

I didn't realize how much I look at my phone until I walked without it.

”

— Test Participant

My Role

Our Team

Our team of designers collaborated with mentors at Monks Agency to refine our concept and brand strategy. I contributed to the research, form making, experience development and visual identity processes. I took the lead on vibe-coding the website and creating the Stroll app prototype.

Design Team

Daniel Klein, Ayu Koene, Mehmet Berk Bostanci

Tools

Figma, v0, Arduino, haptic motors, Blender, 3D printing

Deliverables

Research, wearable prototype, coaching app, website

Recognition

Stroll drew significant attention as a prototype for the future of calm tech design.

stroll.living
product site
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