ADHD Budgetting

A simple website helping those with ADHD focus on creating and managing a budget

Deliverables
• UX/UI Design
• Mid fidelity wireframes
• Prototyping

Tools
• Figma

OVERVIEW

Problem

People with ADHD have cognitive abilities that are different than the typical person, causing difficulties with attention, memory, staying organized among others…

Potential outcome

Helping people with ADHD have better control and management of their finances, motivating them to not only think of the present moment, but build habits that will help them in the long run.

ADHD AND ITS SIGNS

ADHD, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a complex condition that can show up with a wide range of symptoms including:

Inattentiveness

Hyperactivity

Impulsivity

>> Or a combination of these traits <<

Other signs are >>

Inconsistency

Restlessness

Easily Distracted

Forgetfulness

ADHD brains have an under stimulated pre-fontal cortex, this is part of the brain that conducts executive functioning, including the ability to stay organized, be attentive, have memory recall, and execute and complete tasks from beginning to end.

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Dr. RachBeisel “What is ADHD” Very Well, ADHD A New Understanding

STRATEGY

To help ADHD’ers increase focus, attention and management of their finances we can use the following psychological aspects used in UX:

  • The process of how people orientate themselves and navigate in a space or along a pathway. We have specific items be more prominent that way the user can interact with.

  • A form of memory that allows a person to temporarily hold a limited amount of information at the ready for immediate mental use.

  • Increasing decision making based on the ease of the interface which will affect cognitive load and achieving the sites goals

  • The ability to focus on specific information while filtering out distractions.

Tips for Thriving with Adult ADHD

Determine Optimal Level of Stimulation

What works for one person with ADHD may not work for another. Understand people’s strengths and leverage that.

Brain Craves Novelty

ADHD brains process dopamine differently making novelty easier to focus on.

Keep things Visual

If something is out of sight, a person with ADHD may not remember it. Visuals cues can keep important things at the forefront.

Body Doubling

A person with ADHD increases its chances of completing tasks in the presence of others, either physically or virtually.

Break Tasks into Smaller Steps

Large tasks can be overwhelming. Breaking them down makes them feel more manageable and achievable.

Use Alarms and Reminders

Set aside time intervals followed by brief breaks. This helps maintain focus and gives structured rest, also known as the Pomodoro technique

Externalize Memory

Write things down—use sticky notes, planners, whiteboards, or apps. ADHD brains often struggle with working memory.

Reward-Based Motivation

Set up small, immediate rewards for completing tasks to activate the dopamine system.

Sketches

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People with ADHD often struggle to live up to the neurotypical standards and keep neurotypical schedules. Society often punishes or ridicules people for diverging from them.

PRACTICE SELF-COMPASSION

Marschall, Amy, PsyD “Tips for Thriving with Adult ADHD” Very Well, ADHD A New Understanding

SOLUTION

Mid-fidelity prototype

The Prototype has 3 flows

  • Add accounts

  • Create my budget

  • View goals