Soft Signals
UI Design
Micro Interactions
Motion Design
Date: 2025
Duration: 4 days
In collaboration with Henning Birgersson
About
This collection of widgets was designed as part of the Nothing Phone Community Software Design Challenge.
Connection Over Distance
A collection of ambient, emotionally resonant widgets designed to nurture connection, and soft communication across distance.
Working on the mobile view,
please have a look on desktop
Connect Four
A simple light turn-based game for when you are time zones apart. Take turns on your own time, No rush, no notifications, just a moment of connection whenever it fits.
Fading Messages
A person leaves a handwritten note or drawing on their widget. It lingers softly, then fades slowly throughout the day. The disappearing message becomes a gentle ritual. Reminding each other of presence, even in absence.
Kintsugi
Inspired by Kintsugi, this widget offers a symbolic way for partners to express emotional moments. A tap gently “cracks” the shared ceramic vessel, sending a soft haptic pulse to the other person, who then can respond by restoring the broken piece with gold joinery.
Days Until
A day counter designed to gently mark the time until your next reunion. A subtle reminder that each day brings you closer.
