Recognising the detrimental impact of excessive phone use on sleep quality and overall productivity, 'Freebie' provides a novel digital detox solution. Specifically designed to address the escalating screen time among Hong Kong millennials, users can earn in-app currency, leading to full redemption, discounts or cashback rewards for various products. This innovative approach not only encourages healthier digital habits, but also enhances the shopping experience, combining productivity with savings. Join Freebie to turn your screen-free time into savings and rewards, celebrate every finished task and promote a balanced digital lifestyle.
Miss Chung Su-yan* (Undergraduate student, School of Creative Media, CityU)
Mr Chung Ho-wing (Queen Mary University of London, UK)
Mr Liu Ngai-che (University of Cambridge, UK)
* Person-in-charge
(Info based on the team's application form)
- CityU HK Tech 300 Seed Fund (2024)