Overview
Relio is a clip-on device for laptops and desktops that helps prevent eye strain using eye-tracking technology. It sends smart, well-timed notifications based on screen behavior and calendar activity to encourage healthier screen habits. Relio also provides daily feedback and a weekly eye report, helping users understand their screen use and reduce long-term eye strain.
Challenge
On average, people spend 7-9 hours on their screens everyday and struggle with eye fatigue, headaches, neck/shoulder pain, and difficulty focusing.
Solution
Create a product for laptop and desktop users that improves screen time habits by delivering timely reminders to take breaks, step back from the screen, and blink more often, making extended screen use healthier and more comfortable.
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Relio
A survey revealed users struggles with screen usage and what they would want in a product. Results showed that users typically spend 7-9 hours on their laptop/desktop. Features that they would like to see are break reminders/notifications, a product that is portable, and personalized feedback.
Research and Ideation
Branding
The bottom as well as the arc on the top half subtly references the anatomy of the eye, inspired by medical illustrations. The radiating lines visualize the glow of screen light.
The Product
Relio is adjustable and can clip to laptops and desktops. It gives users reminders to help reduce eye strain and increase focus.
The base of the product is adjustable to be able to clip onto desktops and laptops. It has rubber on the inside to prevent scratcing.
The back of the product includes a button for bluetooth pairing as well as a charging port.
Settings
The settings for Relio can be accessed at the top of the laptop/desktop interface. The user clicks the Relio logo and can adjust settings and receive feedback.
Relio logo to click on that will open the pop-up
Shows how long the user has been on their screen and when their next break is.
Highlights one positive habit and one area for improvement. Also shows the longest focus session and total breaks taken that day.
Settings where the user can personalize their experience