Thesis Statement

Mr. Harmless is a tool that helps students battle procrastination. The research from American Psychological Association (APA) reveals that 80-90 percent of students suffer from procrastination. Mr. Harmless will help students stay on task and relieve stress. According to research from Dominic J. Voge from The Mac Grey Center for Teaching and Learning, procrastination can often be traced to more complex psychological reasons, and it's repeatedly made worse by the pressure from schools and families. 

With Mr. Harmless, students can plan their day beforehand by setting a deadline for their tasks. The students will be able to relax by customizing their favorite colors in the lights and his accessories, depending on their mood or celebrations. Mr. Harmless will darken as time goes by, which reminds the students of their deadlines. He is in the form of a triangle representing strength, silently supporting and encouraging the students. Now students don't need to worry about working under the deadline or worsening their procrastination with stress and pressure.  

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Precedents

Technical Precedent:

Globe Lamp Gradient Things

Conceptual Precedent:

Egg timer

Aspirational Precedent:

Cartoonish Style

Sketches

Prototypes

Technical Diagram

*Must include at least 1 diagram (Technical or Use Diagram)

*Final Photos

*Final Photos

*Final Photos

*Final Video

Mr. Harmless 

Mrs. Harmless 

Mrs. Santa 

Harmless 

Mr. Santa 

Harmless 

• adding arms and legs
• without computer replace buttons 
• lights more consistent 
• More colors
• Better indication of when timer ends

Next steps 



• American Psychological Association . “Helping Students Overcome Procrastination | National University.” National University, 6 July 2021, www.nu.edu/blog/helping-students-overcome-procrastination.
• Voge, Dominic J. “Understanding and Overcoming Procrastination.” Understanding and Overcoming Procrastination | McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning, mcgraw.princeton.edu/undergraduates/resources/resource-library/understanding-and-overcoming-procrastination. Accessed 9 Jan. 2023.
• Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical and, and Justin Larson. “5 Ways to Stop Procrastinating.” Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, 20 Apr. 2021, www.boisestate.edu/coen-mbe/2021/04/20/5-ways-to-stop-procrastinating.
• Kachgal, Mera M., et al. “Academic Procrastination Prevention/Intervention: Strategies and Recommendations - ProQuest.” Academic Procrastination Prevention/Intervention: Strategies and Recommendations - ProQuest, www.proquest.com/openview/2162f67a685051ae284bb700ae6fb37f/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=47765. Accessed 9 Jan. 2023.

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