2024

Taskease

Overview

Background

TaskEase is a task management app with AI features. It helps users organize tasks, recommend the best times to complete them, and filter tasks based on habits, making daily task management more efficient

Problem

However, most applications have the problem of too many functions and high barriers to entry

Goal

This project aims to enhance task management, helping users track, prioritize, and handle tasks more effectively

Target user

  1. Professionals balancing work deadlines and personal tasks

  2. Students managing assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities

  3. Anyone looking to streamline daily task management

Impact

Boost Productivity

Helps users manage time effectively and prioritize important tasks.

Improved Decision-Making

Recommends optimal task timings to make planning easier.

Saved Time

Automates task sorting and scheduling, freeing users to focus on what matters most.

final design

Research

Now, let’s learn from our users!

To gain a deeper understanding of users, I analyzed 30+ users’ data to understand their behaviors and 4 target users’ in-depth thoughts about the difficulties of managing their tasks.

💡 Here are the quotes from the users

Users have some experience with task management tools, but not extensive.

Users choose Smart notifications and reminders as the most valuable AI-powered features.

Users think intuitiveness/ease of use is the most important factor.

User Flow

The design of the application incorporates AI functions to schedule available time, recommend repetitive tasks, and prioritize task importance.

Task Prioritization Simplification

Personalized Task Recommendations

Notification Design for User Engagement

user testing_wireframe

After user testing, it became clear that some users struggled to locate and understand the AI functions. To address this, more detailed explanations and timely reminders will be added to improve clarity and usability.

Prioritizing Daily Tasks

Instant and Editable Time Suggestions

Move Forward

TaskEase's latest design demonstrates its effectiveness in helping users manage their time, utilizing AI to optimize memory and management capabilities to the fullest.

TakeAway

Discussion on AI functions

After integrating AI functions, it is crucial to provide detailed instructions and annotations to facilitate easier user operation.

During the design process, it's also essential to consider how to seamlessly integrate AI characteristics to develop a task management application that best suits users' needs.


TaskEase offers a more efficient, streamlined, and user-friendly way to manage tasks, thereby enhancing users' productivity.