SinLight
Forecasts for the sun-averse
This weather app designed for those who dread the sun and crave the rain. It’s made for people who find comfort in cloudy skies, drizzle, and dim light; for those who want to plan their day around escaping the glare.
The project reimagines the traditional weather app through an alternate lens; one that centres a niche group of sun-averse users. It intentionally introduces a bit of friction in its use, encouraging slower, more deliberate interaction; turning weather-checking into an experience of intent rather than habit.
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Course
Graphical user interface, 10 days
Collaborator
Solo
Advisors
Role
UX, digital prototyping, product design
Download Origami prototype to experience the experience
"So basically this is weather app for vampires?" - Benjamin
Unlike typical weather apps that celebrate sunshine, it offers weather information through a niche, inverted lens. After testing some users who were able to connect with this application!
This would have been super useful when I was planning for my lasik surgery!
A human who loves planning ahead
I can use this when I am hungover :) Can it be a plugin to my usual weather app?
A student
Does design always have to be universal?
Instead of showing the usual “feels like” temperature, SinLight reinterprets it from the perspective of someone who dislikes the sun: “How unbearable is it today for someone who loves the rain?”
I am neurodivergent - I do not like so much light, this would be lovely to use thank you!
A curious testor
Prototyping the core interaction for the experience
I struggled with decision paralysis. I wanted to include all the metrics that might influence decision-making. But through iteration and reflection, I learned to step back and focus on what truly mattered to my user. That’s why I eventually removed temperature; it didn’t contribute meaningfully to the purpose of this exploration.
