Overview In just 10 days, I designed a fully functional web application for a project management SaaS startup looking to launch their product. This project followed the Product Design in 10 Days process, delivering a sleek, user-friendly interface that aligned with their vision and goals. They needed a responsive web app to help users manage tasks, timelines, and team collaboration more efficiently. My role was to handle everything from initial discovery to the final delivery of high-fidelity designs, ensuring the app was ready for development.

Create a project management tool that offered a seamless user experience

Implement task tracking, team management, and collaboration features

Deliver a clean and intuitive interface that could scale as the company grew

Launch the MVP in a short timeframe to get user feedback and iterate

Process Breakdown The 10-day timeline was structured around the Product Design in 10 Days process to meet the tight deadline without sacrificing quality.

Day 1: Consultation + Strategy The project kicked off with a 90-minute consultation to understand the team vision, target audience, and must-have features. We discussed the pain points their users faced with existing tools and identified key functionalities that would make their product stand out, such as intuitive task creation, team communication tools, and customizable project views.

Defined target audience (teams and project managers)

Established key features: task tracking, team management, and project timelines

Outlined the core value proposition of the app (streamlining project workflows)

Day 2: Roadmap The next day, I delivered a detailed roadmap outlining the design deliverables and product strategy. The roadmap included user flows and wireframes that mapped out the core interactions within the app, from task creation to team collaboration.

User personas

User journeys

Wireframes for core features (task management, dashboard, team collaboration)

Day 3-6: Design This phase was dedicated to creating the visual design of the web app. I crafted high-fidelity mockups that brought the wireframes to life, focusing on a clean, user-centric interface. The designs included a dashboard that allowed users to easily track tasks and deadlines, team management screens, and a project timeline feature. The app was designed with a mobile-first approach to ensure it worked seamlessly across devices.

High-fidelity mockups of key screens: dashboard, task management, project timelines

Mobile-first design to ensure responsiveness

Visual design elements that aligned with the brand identity

Day 7: Feedback On Day 7, I presented the initial designs to the client for feedback. The team provided insights on user expectations, and we discussed a few adjustments to the layout and some feature tweaks. Their feedback was invaluable for ensuring the design aligned perfectly with their business goals.

Initial feedback from the client

Minor adjustments to task and dashboard layouts

Day 8-10: Refinement & Delivery The final days were spent refining the designs based on feedback, ensuring that the user flows were intuitive and the app’s visuals were polished. I also prepared a comprehensive style guide and handed off all design assets to ensure smooth development.

Final high-fidelity designs with all revisions implemented

Interactive prototypes for testing the user flows

Design system and style guide including typography, colors, and UI components

Ready-to-use design assets for the development team

Results The project was completed on time, with the startup ready to launch their MVP. The client was thrilled with the rapid turnaround and the quality of the design, which helped them move quickly into development. With a clear user experience and a well-organized design system, the development team was able to implement the product smoothly.

Delivered a fully designed project management web app in just 10 days

Created a scalable design system to support future growth and iterations

Enabled the MVP launch on time and gather early user feedback

Conclusion This 10-day product design process allowed the project management SaaS startup to bring their vision to life quickly and efficiently. By focusing on user needs and business goals from the start, we created an intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging web app that will help the startup make a strong entrance into the market. This project exemplifies how streamlined design processes can deliver high-impact results, even on tight timelines.