Think of situations where you wanted to go silent on WhatsApp but still receive only important notifications. I frequently come into similar situations. Silencing the phone was not the solution I wanted, but instead only important notifications can push through.
The Problem
We've all been there - you're in an important meeting, trying to focus on work, or just need some quiet time, but you don't want to miss urgent messages from family or important work updates. Traditional phone silencing blocks everything, but what if you could be selective?
DND Mode for WhatsApp
This UI design project introduces an intelligent Do Not Disturb system for WhatsApp that allows you to:
- Optional bypass DND: Choose between strict and non-strict DND options for receiver and sender side
- Customizable length: Set duration from 30 mins, 1 hr, 2 hr, or until tomorrow
How it works
The DND mode is easily accessible from the main chat screen, through the three dots menu on top right of whatsapp.
Setting up DND mode
Choose how long you want to be in DND mode. Strict DND mode will not allow any notifications to be sent to you, unless you turn it off. Keep it off to make it optional for sender to notify you.
Now, the notifications are paused
While being in DND, you are shown a message that you are in DND mode. You can easily escape to non DND mode.
Sender sees DND, but still can notify you, unless...
The sender sees DND while trying to reach receiver. It becomes optional for the sender to notify the message, while in non strict DND mode. The push through button at sender side enables that. This helps semi emergency notifications to be sent to you.
Sender sees DND, but still can call you, unless...
Here non strict DND can let the sender directly call you or bypass the DND unless strict DND is enabled.