Pattern
A small delay can create enough space to notice and reconsider a reflexive app opening.
Practice
Place an intentional obstacle before high-pull apps, such as an app lock, hidden location, sign-out, or removal from the phone.
Start small
Require authentication before opening the app you reach for most automatically.
Watch out
Friction must not block urgent communication, accessibility, safety, or essential work.
Concepts
- intentional friction
- A small obstacle creates time to reconsider an automatic digital action.
- phone dumbification
- Deliberately reduce a smartphone to chosen roles so it behaves like a focused utility.
not a detox. a redesign of how you use tech