Background
Tonight Recovery began with a practical moment: after staying up too late, people often know they should recover but do not know how to balance sleep, wake time, naps, caffeine, daylight, exercise, and existing commitments over the following days.
Core judgment
The product should not promise an instant reset or present itself as medical advice. It should turn a messy situation into a cautious, realistic timeline while making uncertainty and safety boundaries visible.
My contribution
I defined the problem, organized the input and recommendation logic, designed the tone and user flow, and used AI tools to develop and review the web prototype. I focused on making recommendations understandable and executable rather than maximizing the amount of advice.
Completed outcome
The first prototype accepts basic sleep and schedule information and produces a multi-day recovery plan. The plan is structured around wake time, light exposure, naps, caffeine, activity, and preparation for sleep.
Limits and unfinished work
The prototype has not undergone clinical review or sufficient user validation. It must not be used to diagnose sleep disorders or replace professional care, especially when symptoms are persistent or severe.
Reflection and next step
The next step is to review the evidence and safety wording with qualified sources, reduce false precision, and test whether users can follow the timeline in real situations.