Soft Signals

UI Design

Micro Interactions

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.

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.

Working on the mobile view,

please have a look on desktop