The Research Rabbit Hole
Researchers often face overwhelming challenges: sifting through mountains of literature, fragmented data, and disjointed tools. This leads to inefficiencies, missed connections, and ultimately, slower scientific progress. Scimode was designed to tackle these core issues head-on.
Total time wasted: 70 minutes before actual research begins
10 mins
Opens ORCID to update her profile
10 mins
Checks ResearchGate for collaboration requests
10 mins
Updates Google Scholar citations
10 mins
Logs into OSF to manage her latest dataset
Imagine Dr. Sarah, a postdoctoral researcher, starting her Tuesday morning:
75%
of ORCID profiles remain incomplete
30%
Missed connections
3.2
hours/week spent on admin tasks
The Numbers Don't Lie
Graduate Students
Pain Points: Need guidance, fear making mistakes
Goals: Build reputation, avoid compliance errors
Postdocs
Pain Points: Time-pressured, seeking visibility
Goals: Maximize impact, find opportunities
Established Researchers
Pain Points: Want efficiency, resist change
Goals: Streamline workflows, maintain control
Target Audience Deep Dive
Understanding the diverse researcher ecosystem
How might we give researchers back their
How might we give researchers back their
most precious resource time by automating
most precious resource time by automating
the repetitive and messy parts of
the repetitive and messy parts of
contribution management?
contribution management?
Onboarding Flow
Onboarding Flow
Dashboard Overview
The Project Manager
Publications Optimizing Flow
The Chrome Extension
Design System
Lessons Learned
Designing for open science demands a deep understanding of researcher behavior and a commitment to transparent, ethical AI. It's not just about features, but about fostering a new culture of discovery.
