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Who here has ever started using a project management tool, built out beautiful boards and trackers, and then never actually used it to optimize their business?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
It’s pretty common for entrepreneurs to look for a tool to solve an operations problem, but the issue is that there’s something you have to do before you even start that free trial (again).
In my latest YouTube release, I share exactly how I use project management tools for productivity, communication, and effective publishing.
Check it out here 👉 https://youtu.be/aTxbgSX0zEw
And let me know in the comments what you’re trying to create a system for in your business.
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I designed a modern SaaS project management dashboard focused on clarity, productivity, and team collaboration.
The goal was to create a clean interface where users can quickly monitor projects, track performance, and manage tasks without unnecessary complexity.
The dashboard includes key productivity components such as:
• Project statistics overview
• Weekly performance analytics
• Focus timer for deep work sessions
• Upcoming meeting reminders
• Project completion tracking
• Recent projects list
The UI uses a minimal layout, soft shadows, and a gradient color system to keep the interface visually engaging while maintaining usability.
The design prioritizes clear hierarchy, readable data visualization, and efficient workspace management making it suitable for modern SaaS platforms and productivity tools.
Tools used: Figma
Are you looking to super-charge your prompt workflow?
I spent weeks training a few different Claude sessions on everything I know about creative process, web development, and onboarding clients to get some of the most common tools I use into an instruction document for AI. You can use these to quick-start different projects with Claude or any other LLM to help you get your project off the ground with less effort.
Just drop your .md file into the LLM and get working. Each .md file comes with a quick instruction guide to help you navigate the tool.
There are file tools at the moment: Client Onboarding, Web Dev kick-start, Motion Design project planning, Brand Voice training, and a prompting toolkit.
Check them out on my products page: https://contra.com/lee_smalt_3Dartist/products
This is really interesting. Building structured AI workflows for things like client onboarding and creative processes is a huge time saver for freelancers. Curious to see how others are integrating systems like this into their daily workflow. Great initiative sharing this! 🚀
For the RevenueCat Shipyard Hackathon, I built GlowSteps: an AI micro-goal tracker designed to turn ambition into daily action.
Most productivity apps fail by overwhelming users. GlowSteps does the opposite. Users pick one goal, and the AI generates personalized, bite-sized tasks. Tap "done", and Glowy a gamified firefly mascot glows brighter. It’s a tight, habit-forming loop built to maximize user retention.
✅ Integrated a subscription model from Day 1 using RevenueCat.
✅ Engineered graceful AI fallbacks so users never see an error if the LLM fails.
✅ Ruthlessly optimized onboarding UX, cutting AI wait times to prevent drop-off.
I shipped this fully monetized mobile app under a strict deadline. I specialize in turning complex ideas into scalable, highly engaging products.
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