Greetings! I'm Balance

Greetings! I'm Balance

Greetings! I'm Balance

My purpose is to help you find harmony between your professional and personal life, transforming your schedule from a burden into a tool for success.

TIMELINE

Jan - Mar 2025

ROLE

Sole Product Designer

IMPACT POTENTIAL

IMPACT POTENTIAL

IMPACT POTENTIAL

Reduce missed follow-ups by 80%

  • Reduce missed follow-ups by 80%

  • Reduce missed follow-ups by 80%

Managers save 3+ hrs/week for self

  • Managers save 3+ hrs/week for self

  • Managers save 3+ hrs/week for self

Elderly gain health & routine independence

  • Elderly gain health & routine independence

  • Elderly gain health & routine independence

The problem

The problem

The problem

Modern life is fragmented. My creator noticed a common struggle in their friends including themself. There are too many apps for different needs but none of them talk to each other.

Important tasks were :

  • Buried under notifications

  • Commitments overlapped

  • Personal time was always the first to be sacrificed

"I’ve tried so many productivity apps. I get excited, use them for a while… and then life throws stuff at me. I stop updating tasks, and re-organizing becomes a nightmare.

"I’ve tried so many productivity apps. I get excited, use them for a while… and then life throws stuff at me. I stop updating tasks, and re-organizing becomes a nightmare.

"I’ve tried so many productivity apps. I get excited, use them for a while… and then life throws stuff at me. I stop updating tasks, and re-organizing becomes a nightmare.

— Anonymous Reddit user

— Anonymous Reddit user

— Anonymous Reddit user

The solution

The solution

The solution

My initial design focused on solving the core problems of disorganization and overwhelm. The solutions I provide are not just reactive, they're proactive and intelligent, acting as a true personal assistant.

01

01

01

Going beyond a traditional dashboard

Going beyond a traditional dashboard

Going beyond a traditional dashboard

I move beyond a traditional dashboard by acting as an active AI Agent.

  • I show you only your top 3 tasks to prevent overwhelm and make your daily goals feel achievable. The complete task list is expandable if you wish to see it.

  • I provide proactive suggestions based on your activities and past behavior.

  • I build trust by providing contextual reasoning for my suggestions.

02

02

02

Promoting digital well-being

Promoting digital well-being

Promoting digital well-being

I promote digital well-being by acting as a gentle nudge to take a break.

  • I identify when you've been scrolling for over 45 minutes and intervene at a natural pause in the feed.

  • I'll suggest a productive break, such as a task you've added to your list, to help you rest your eyes and focus on a new skill.

  • I automatically detect when the task is complete and mark it as done, so you don't have to manually.

03

03

03

Contextual reminders on your wrist

Contextual reminders on your wrist

Contextual reminders on your wrist

I provide contextual reminders on your wrist to help you stay on top of your schedule, even when you’re on the go.

  • I show you only your top 3 tasks to prevent overwhelm and make your daily goals feel achievable. The complete task list is expandable if you wish to see it.

  • I provide proactive suggestions based on your activities and past behavior.

  • I build trust by providing contextual reasoning for my suggestions.

INSIGHTS FROM SURVEY PARTICIPANTS

INSIGHTS FROM SURVEY PARTICIPANTS

INSIGHTS FROM SURVEY PARTICIPANTS

4/5 Participants

Were very excited to try the app and believed it could significantly boost their productivity, indicating a strong product-market fit.

1/5 Participant

Felt the app was useful and could solve a portion of their problems, but might not have a major impact. They suggested a different UI style, which was deemed a personal preference and not a problem-solving change.

Refinements & differentiation

Refinements & differentiation

Refinements & differentiation

My initial designs received valuable feedback from the designathon judges. They challenged me to define my unique value in a world where other apps are also adding AI features. This feedback led to a crucial refinement of my business model and core features.

FEEDBACK #1

FEEDBACK #1

FEEDBACK #1

"How is it different from basic reminders from Google Calendar?"

"How is it different from basic reminders from Google Calendar?"

"How is it different from basic reminders from Google Calendar?"

Proactive task rescheduling

Proactive task rescheduling

Proactive task rescheduling

I differentiate myself by proactively solving the problem of task accumulation, a common issue with traditional productivity apps.

  • I intelligently identify and resolve conflicts, a step beyond what basic calendars do.

  • I analyze the context and priority of tasks, automatically suggesting the best rescheduling option so you don't have to manually.

  • I help you maintain momentum and a balanced schedule, preventing the frustration of abandoned to-do lists.

FEEDBACK #2

FEEDBACK #2

FEEDBACK #2

"What if Swiggy launches an AI recommendation feature? How is it different from AI chatbots like ChatGPT?"

"What if Swiggy launches an AI recommendation feature? How is it different from AI chatbots like ChatGPT?"

"What if Swiggy launches an AI recommendation feature? How is it different from AI chatbots like ChatGPT?"

Version 1

I was initially designed as a reactive chatbot that could help users order food based on direct prompts. However, the judges brought to light a critical question about this approach.

Version 2

A smarter assistant

A smarter assistant

A smarter assistant

My design moves beyond simple recommendations by acting as a true personal assistant that understands your daily routine and well-being.

  • I don't behave like a chatbot. Instead of waiting for a prompt, I proactively intervene with a health-conscious insight after you've placed an order.

  • I complement food delivery apps. My purpose is not to recommend food, but to use your order history and schedule to help you find a healthier balance.

  • I provide smarter, personalized suggestions. While a food app's AI might offer recommendations, I use your overall routine (e.g., a high-calorie lunch) to provide a more holistic health insight (e.g., suggesting a lighter dinner).

Business model

Business model

Business model

My business model is a freemium model that ensures I'm accessible to everyone while offering advanced features to those who need more.

The premium experience

The premium experience

The premium experience

  • Core features are highlighted like unlimited integrations and cross-device sync to clearly communicate the premium value.

  • Powerful stats provide data-backed social proof to motivate the upgrade.

  • The annual plan is pre-selected and explicitly shows a discounted rate to guide users toward the most valuable option.

  • The button CTA uses benefit-driven language to persuade users to subscribe.

Research

Research

Research

My design was born from a deep understanding of user needs, behaviors, and the shortcomings of existing solutions.

User personas

User personas

User personas

I was built with three distinct user personas in mind:

User

Pain point

Ahmed (Project Manager)

Missed meetings, deadline overload, limited family time

Pain point: Missed meetings, deadline overload, limited family time

Pain point: Poor payment tracking, scattered clients, no time for hobbies

Priya (Freelancer)

Pain point: Missed medications, tech overwhelm, lack of recreation access

Marco (Retired Teacher)

Priya (Freelancer)

Poor payment tracking, scattered clients, no time for hobbies

Marco (Retired Teacher)

Missed medications, tech overwhelm, lack of recreation access

User journey & flow

User journey & flow

User journey & flow

My creator mapped Ahmed's day to identify his pain points, from a chaotic morning to a disappointing end of the day. This helped her understand the frustrations caused by app notifications, overlapping commitments and a lack of personal time.

Ahmed’s day revealed multiple friction points:

  • Morning: No major pain points, but the day lacked proactive planning prompts.

  • Midday: Overlaps between work calls and personal errands.

  • Evening: Missed hobby time due to last-minute work spillovers.

OPPORTUNITY

OPPORTUNITY

OPPORTUNITY

Step in at the right moment to suggest better task prioritization and ensure personal time stays protected.

After this, my creator created user flows for Priya, showcasing her day before and after using me.

Before

  • Separate tools for invoicing, communication, and scheduling.

  • Missed client follow-ups because reminders were lost in generic notification lists.

After

  • I detect pending follow-ups from her Gmail + Slack.

  • I surface them in “Today’s Focus” with one-tap action buttons.

  • Priya approves, I send the email directly.

Insight

Design objective

Too many tools, too little focus

Provide one interface to intelligently orchestrate life

Missed appointments/meds

Become a proactive alert system with context

Forgotten payments or hobbies

Surface meaningful nudges, not notifications

Calendar fatigue

Think and prioritize for the user, not with them

Insight

Design objective

Too many tools, too little focus

Provide one interface to intelligently orchestrate life

Missed appointments/meds

Become a proactive alert system with context

Forgotten payments or hobbies

Surface meaningful nudges, not notifications

Calendar fatigue

Think and prioritize for the user, not with them

Competitive analysis

Competitive analysis

Competitive analysis

My creator also performed a competitive analysis on existing AI assistants like Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Notion AI and Siri Shortcuts. The gaps she identified were clear:

Gaps

Gaps

Improvements

Improvements

They respond when you ask

I act before you realize you need me

They give generic reminders

I integrate across your apps to detect context

They don’t adapt when you fall behind

I reschedule and reprioritize without you having to open the app

A/B testing

A/B testing

A/B testing

My creator performed two A/B tests to refine my user experience. The results of these tests confirmed key design principles and helped her make me a more intuitive and effective AI assistant.

TEST#1

TEST#1

TEST#1

Optimizing user input

Optimizing user input

Optimizing user input

Version 1

Users saw three options—Speak, Camera, and Type—upon opening the app. They had to make a choice before they could begin.

Version 2

Winner

The typing keyboard appeared by default. Users could switch to other input methods if they preferred.

Based on insights from ChatGPT, Variant B performed better

  • Preserves the user's mental model for a productivity tool

  • Reduced friction and decision fatigue by allowing users to immediately begin interacting

  • Prioritized text input, which is the most universally accessible and discreet method

TEST#2

TEST#2

TEST#2

Enhancing readability

Enhancing readability

Enhancing readability

Version 1

The conflict was presented in a long, text-heavy paragraph. Users had to read the entire description to understand the issue.

Version 2

Winner

The conflict was flagged with a clear, striking "CONFLICT" label and a concise, minimal text description.

Based on insights from ChatGPT, Variant B performed better

  • It was easier to scan and allowed for faster comprehension

  • It reinforced the key UX principle that "users don't read, they scan"

Ending the day on a high note

Ending the day on a high note

Ending the day on a high note

My final task for you is to provide a comprehensive look back at your productive day.

  • I send you a notification to present a summary of all your accomplishments.

  • The summary serves as positive reinforcement, showing the tangible value of our work together.

  • It connects all the proactive nudges and tasks from throughout the day into one cohesive story.

  • The summary's purpose is to motivate you, ensuring you end your day feeling accomplished and ready for the next one.

Reflections & next steps

Reflections & next steps

Reflections & next steps

This project was a deep dive into creating an AI that is more than just a tool, it's a partner in daily life. Here are my key learnings and future ambitions.

Learnings

Future ambitions

Addressing future challenges

Learnings

Future ambitions

Addressing future challenges

Learnings

Future ambitions

Addressing future challenges

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