Bob the Blob

An AI Gaming Companion for Healthier Gaming Relationships

AI Design

UX Research

Interaction Design

Problem

When Gaming Becomes the Only Lifeline

Social online games have become one of the primary ways young adults build genuine friendships and emotional support. But when a player's entire social life is contained inside these platforms, their relationship with gaming shifts. They stay in games they no longer enjoy, stepping away feels like losing their support system, and they find themselves trapped in a dependency loop they never chose.

Concept

An AI Gaming Companion for Healthier Gaming Relationships

Bob the Blob is an AI gaming companion that helps gamers build healthier relationships with online gaming. He lives on your desktop during gameplay and on your phone throughout your day. On desktop, Bob quietly tracks your sessions by logging time, mood, and who you play with. On your phone, he surfaces those patterns and helps you build a life that extends beyond the screen.

Tools

Figma

Cursor

Timeline

9

Months

Desktop Features

FEATURE 01

Intention Setting

Prompts players to set a session goal before gameplay begins (e.g. time limit, mood improvement).

FEATURE 01

Intention Setting

Prompts players to set a session goal before gameplay begins (e.g. time limit, mood improvement).

FEATURE 01

Intention Setting

Prompts players to set a session goal before gameplay begins (e.g. time limit, mood improvement).

FEATURE 01

Intention Setting

Prompts players to set a session goal before gameplay begins (e.g. time limit, mood improvement).

Phone Features

FEATURE 01

Offline Activity Logging

Bob moves from desktop to mobile after gaming sessions. Suggests non-gaming activities and lets players log them through photos and short entries. This helps them build a longitudinal record of interests and behaviors outside of gaming.

FEATURE 01

Offline Activity Logging

FEATURE 01