One Dot

Product Introduction

1. Definition: One Dot is an iOS-focused productivity and mindfulness tool that generates auto-updating high-resolution wallpapers visualizing time. Technically, it operates as a web-based generator integrated with iOS Shortcuts for automation, categorizing it under digital wellness and personal productivity software.
2. Core Value Proposition: It transforms abstract time into tangible visual art, solving "time blindness" by displaying days/weeks/months as dots. Primary keywords: memento mori wallpaper, time-tracking wallpaper, iOS productivity tool, daily auto-updating background.

Main Features

1. Daily Auto-Updates via iOS Shortcuts:

   • How it works: Users configure a one-time iOS Shortcut to trigger daily wallpaper regeneration at sunrise. The system generates a new PNG/JPEG file via Vercel-hosted serverless functions, pushing it to the device without app installation.
   • Tech stack: Next.js API routes, cron-based triggers, and iOS Shortcuts automation.

2. Flexible Time Visualization (LYMW System):

   • How it works: Generates grids where each dot = 1 day. Supports Life (entire lifespan), Year (52-week grid), Month (calendar view), Week (7-day row), or Custom ranges. Grids dynamically resize for iOS resolution (e.g., 1179×2556 for iPhone 13 Pro).
   • Tech specs: SVG-to-raster conversion, adjustable grid density, and responsive CSS for widget-safe zones.

3. Lock Screen Widget Optimization:

   • How it works: Algorithms detect iOS 16+ widget regions (top/bottom areas) and auto-adjust grid positioning using device-specific safe-area calculations. Ensures widgets never overlap dots.

4. Theme Engine & Customization:

   • How it works: Users select preset color palettes or input HEX codes to modify dot/background colors. Future update allows image uploads with grid overlays via Canvas API blending modes.

Problems Solved

1. Pain Point: Humans poorly perceive long-term time passage (time blindness), reducing productivity and intentionality. One Dot’s persistent visual tracking counters this via constant, non-disruptive reminders.
2. Target Audience:
   • Productivity seekers using memento mori philosophy
   • iOS power users leveraging Shortcuts automation
   • Minimalists valuing aesthetic data visualization
   • Remote workers needing passive time-awareness tools
3. Use Cases:
   • Tracking project deadlines via Custom date ranges
   • Visualizing lifespan progress for goal-setting
   • Replacing distracting notifications with ambient time cues

Unique Advantages

1. Differentiation vs Competitors: Unlike calendar apps (e.g., Fantastical) or habit trackers (e.g., Streaks), One Dot requires zero daily interaction, uses zero screen time, and integrates directly into the OS via wallpapers.
2. Key Innovation: Serverless iOS Shortcuts integration enables true "set-and-forget" operation—unique among wallpaper tools. The LYMW system also offers unmatched temporal flexibility versus static Life in Weeks charts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does One Dot update wallpapers without an app?
   It uses iOS Shortcuts automation to fetch daily-generated images from its Vercel-hosted API, requiring no installed app or background processes.

2. Is One Dot compatible with Android devices?
   Android support is in development, focusing on Tasker/AutoTools integration for equivalent daily auto-updates.

3. Can I use custom date ranges for project tracking?
   Yes. Premium users define start/end dates for Custom views (e.g., 90-day goals), with dots filling proportionally as time elapses.

4. Does the free version support lock screen widgets?
   All versions include widget-safe grid designs, but Premium unlocks Quarterly/Custom views optimized for widget alignment.

5. How are privacy and data handled?
   No accounts or data storage: date calculations occur locally via Shortcuts. Birthdates/life expectancy inputs stay device-only.