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Why I built it: Freelancers waste 3+ hours/week switching between Buffer, FreshBooks, Notion, Calendly, and spreadsheets. Helix eliminates that entirely. One login. One dashboard. Zero context switching.
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Built with Supabase authentication + database, full Row Level Security, and deployed on Netlify.
Another concept from our archives that we're still really happy with.
We explored what an AI productivity workspace could look like when the assistant is built directly into the workflow. Tasks, messages, scheduling, and AI assistance all come together in one place without making the interface feel too heavy.
The visual direction uses a soft blue palette, rounded UI elements, subtle gradients, and 3D character work to create a more approachable feel.
From the main dashboard to the assistant interaction and tablet layouts, we focused on keeping the experience connected, simple, and easy to navigate.
What almost made the interface feel too heavy before you landed on this version? The soft blue and rounded shapes do a lot of work to keep an AI assistant from feeling clinical.
Problem → Solution: Where UX Thinking Creates Real Value.
Beautiful UI is only the beginning.
Real design starts with understanding what the problem is, why it matters, and how the experience can be improved.
For this CARBEX concept, I explored how a sports e-commerce experience could move beyond a transactional shopping journey into a more focused, discoverable, and story-led digital experience.
→ Better Product Discovery
→ More Intentional Navigation
→ Stronger Brand Storytelling
→ A Consistent Web & Mobile Experience
CARBEX is a self-initiated concept project created for my portfolio However, the UX thinking, design process, and execution were approached the same way I would approach a real-world product project.
Question:
When you review a UX project, what matters more to you — the visual execution or the thinking behind the solution?
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Let’s talk about the problem first — then design the right solution.
The thinking behind the solution matters more. Visual design grabs attention, but deep problem-solving, user research, and clear logic prove the product actually works. Nice work by the way👍 👍 👍