Abstract
Academic procrastination is a common challenge among university students. Although students often understand what they need to do and when their work is due, they may still have difficulty starting tasks, maintaining progress, and avoiding digital distractions. Many existing productivity tools depend on individual self-discipline and provide limited social support. My thesis explores interaction methods that use peer accountability to help university students begin academic work and maintain consistent progress. Buddy Up aims to turn academic work from an isolated activity into a voluntary and mutually supportive accountability experience.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
College students--Time management--Social aspects--Interactive multimedia--Design; Academic achievement--Social aspects--Interactive multimedia--Design; Procrastination--Social aspects--Interactive multimedia--Design; Educational accountability--Interactive multimedia--Design
Publication Date
7-29-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Student Type
Graduate
Degree Name
Visual Communication Design (MFA)
Department, Program, or Center
Design, School of
College
College of Art and Design
Advisor
Adam Smith
Advisor/Committee Member
Daniel DeLuna
Recommended Citation
Li, RuiJun, "Buddy Up: An Interaction Design Project for Supporting Task Initiation and Academic Progress through Peer Accountability among University Students" (2026). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from
https://repository.rit.edu/theses/12759
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
Plan Codes
VISCOM-MFA
