2. The need to reframe the problem.

Early feedback from peers helped uncover a deeper need. People didn't want just a static photo. They want moments. Emotions. A way to feel something when they open their schedule.

One of my peers said:

That insight helped reframe the project’s goal.

Instead of asking, "How can we make calendars prettier?"

I began asking:

3. Design Concept: Loopdeck, a Living Photo Banner

Loopdeck is a dynamic banner that loops through an album of photos chosen by the user, images that reflect the mood, mindset, or vision they have for the month.

To avoid misinterpreting the visual change as a calendar flip, images dissolve rather than slide — maintaining a calm, continuous rhythm.

Mix, Match, Loop!

Users can pick and organize their Loopdeck images in any order they like, creating a flow that matches the memories they want to relive or the vibe they want to set for the month.

A drag-and-drop editing screen that lets users customize their Loopdeck’s sequence for a more personal and dynamic experience.

Users can also easily switch between LoopDecks that they have created beforehand, enabling faster context shifts and more flexible visual personalisation throughout the year.

Tap the theme label to quickly switch between saved LoopDecks — enabling seamless changes in mood or context.

Maintaining User Context Through Motion

Because the two pages serve very different purposes: one focused on productivity (the calendar), and the other centred around images and memories, I wanted to ensure users wouldn’t feel disoriented when transitioning between them. To maintain a sense of continuity and context, I introduced subtle micro-animations during page transitions.

The currently displayed image smoothly shrinks into the first image of the NowPlaying row, and expands back when returning.